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Song of Solomon 7:9

Song of Solomon 7:9
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.

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Barnes' Notes

Song of Solomon 7:6-10

A brief dialogue; Son 7:6-9 are spoken by the king, Son 7:9 and Son 7:10 by the bride. Son 7:6 A general sentiment. How fair, and what a charm hast thou, O love! Among delightsome things! Compare Son…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

and the roof of thy mouth Better, as R.V., and thy mouth. Chçkhis the palate, but it is used for the mouth. Cp. ch. Son 5:16; Hos 8:1. The reference here as in Son 5:16 is to the sweet words of love…