Song of Solomon

How Song of Solomon begins

The first verses of Song of Solomon 1 in the King James Version.

1. Song 1:1

   The song of songs, which is Solomon’s.

2. Song 1:2

   Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy love is better than wine.

3. Song 1:3

   Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.

4. Song 1:4

   Draw me, we will run after thee: the king hath brought me into his chambers: we will be glad and rejoice in thee, we will remember thy love more than wine: the upright love thee.

5. Song 1:5

   I am black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon.

Keep reading

Song of Solomon is book 22 of the 66 in the King James Bible, with 8 chapters and 117 verses in the public-domain text.