Song of Solomon 7:9 Meaning
And the roof of thy mouth like the best wine for my beloved, that goeth down sweetly, causing the lips of those that are asleep to speak.
Context Explained
7This thy stature is like to a palm tree, and thy breasts to clusters of grapes.
8I said, I will go up to the palm tree, I will take hold of the boughs thereof: now also thy breasts shall be as clusters of the vine, and the smell of thy nose like apples;
9And the roof of thy mouth like the best wine for my beloved, that goeth down sweetly, causing the lips of those that are asleep to speak.
10I am my beloved's, and his desire is toward me.
11Come, my beloved, let us go forth into the field; let us lodge in the villages.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
John 2:10
Both verses reference the sweetness of love and relationships.
Psalm 104:15
Both verses celebrate the joy found in the pleasures of life.
Proverbs 5:19
Both verses highlight the joy and satisfaction found in love.
Source: Song of Solomon 7:9