Song of Solomon 5:13 · KJV

"His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as sweet flowers: his lips like lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹¹His head is as the most fine gold, his locks are bushy, and black as a raven.

¹²His eyes are as the eyes of doves by the rivers of waters, washed with milk, and fitly set.

¹³His cheeks are as a bed of spices, as sweet flowers: his lips like lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh.

¹⁴His hands are as gold rings set with the beryl: his belly is as bright ivory overlaid with sapphires.

¹⁵His legs are as pillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold: his countenance is as Lebanon, excellent as the cedars.

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Reflection Questions

What do you find sweet in your personal relationships?

How do you express love and affection to those close to you?

When have you experienced a moment of deep connection with someone?

Life Application

relationships

Make an effort to express your feelings through kind words or gestures. Small acts can deepen connections.

faith

Consider how God's love is described in sweet and tender terms, and how you can reflect that love in your life.

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