Song of Solomon 6:5 · KJV

"Turn away thine eyes from me, for they have overcome me: thy hair is as a flock of goats that appear from Gilead."

King James Version

Passage Context

³I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine: he feedeth among the lilies.

⁴Thou art beautiful, O my love, as Tirzah, comely as Jerusalem, terrible as an army with banners.

⁵Turn away thine eyes from me, for they have overcome me: thy hair is as a flock of goats that appear from Gilead.

⁶Thy teeth are as a flock of sheep which go up from the washing, whereof every one beareth twins, and there is not one barren among them.

⁷As a piece of a pomegranate are thy temples within thy locks.

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Reflection Questions

What captivates you about someone you love?

How do you respond to beauty in your surroundings?

When have you felt overwhelmed by someone's presence?

Life Application

relationships

Practice being present with loved ones, acknowledging their beauty and the impact they have on you.

faith

Consider how God’s creation captivates you and how that reflects His beauty in your life.

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