Song of Solomon 1:12

“While the king sitteth at his table, my spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

¶ While the king sitteth at his table, my spikenard sendeth foorth the smell thereof.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"While the king was at his table, My perfume gave forth its fragrance.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

While the king sat at his table, My spikenard sent forth its fragrance.
- American Standard Version (1901)

While the king is seated at his table, my spices send out their perfume.
- Basic English Bible

While the king is at his table, My spikenard sendeth forth its fragrance.
- Darby Bible

While the king sitteth at his table, my spikenard sendeth forth its smell.
- Webster's Bible

While the king sat at his table, my perfume spread its fragrance.
- World English Bible

While the king [is] in his circle, My spikenard hath given its fragrance.
- Youngs Literal Bible

While the king sat at his table, my spikenard sent forth its fragrance.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Song of Solomon 1:12


1:12 The king - My royal husband. Sitteth - With me in his ordinances. Spikenard - The graces of his spirit conferred upon me, here compared to those sweet ointments, which the master of the feast caused to be poured out upon the heads of the guests, #Luke 7:38|, in which ointments, spikenard was a chief ingredient. Sendeth - This denotes the exercise and manifestation of her graces, which is a sweet smelling savour in the nostrils of her husband, and of her companies.


Discussion for Song of Solomon 1:12

What Do You Think of Song of Solomon 1?

Share your own thoughts or commentary here...
Remaining characters: 400

Bible Options

Thank you for reporting