What does Song of Solomon 6:5 mean?

Song of Solomon 6:5 highlights themes such as desire, beauty, longing when read in context.

How should I apply Song of Solomon 6:5 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

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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Psalm 27:4
Both verses express a deep longing for the presence of beauty.
Philippians 3:20
This verse speaks to the longing for our true home, similar to the desire expressed in Song of Solomon.
Matthew 5:8
This verse highlights the blessedness of those who seek beauty and purity in their hearts.