While the king sitteth at his table, my spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof.
KJV
Parallel translations
4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsASV
While the king sat at his table, My spikenard sent forth its fragrance.
WEB
While the king was at his table, my perfume spread its fragrance.
YLT
While the king is in his circle, My spikenard hath given its fragrance.
DBT
While the king is at his table, My spikenard sendeth forth its fragrance.
About this book
Old Testament▾
About this book
Old TestamentSong of Solomon — Love poetry in eight chapters — the Bible's most surprising book. A chiastic structure; a bride and bridegroom alternating in dialogue; and a three-school interpretive tradition the site surfaces without adjudication.
- Author
- Traditional: Solomon (1:1 ''the song of songs, which is Solomon's''). Critical: the ''of Solomon'' construction allows ''about Solomon'' or ''to Solomon'' and opens the authorship question. §7.9 surfaces; most readings keep Solomonic association.
- Date
- Solomonic reading: c. 965–930 BC. Critical reading: later editorial compilation.