Song of Solomon 1:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Song of Solomon 1:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Song of Solomon 1:6 is a verse from the book of Song of Solomon in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Look not upon me, because I am black, because the sun hath looked upon me: my mother's children were angry with me; they..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Song of Solomon 1:6 — KJV
“Look not upon me, because I am black, because the sun hath looked upon me: my mother's children were angry with me; they made me the keeper of the vineyards; but mine own vineyard have I not kept.”
— Song of Solomon 1:6 (KJV)
Song of Solomon 1:6 in Context — About the Book of Song of Solomon
Song of Solomon is an unashamed celebration of covenant love — poetic dialogue between a bride and bridegroom that honors desire, faithfulness, and delight. Believers across centuries have also read it as a picture of Christ's love for His people: strong as death, unquenchable by many waters.
Cross-References for Song of Solomon 1:6
“The keeper of the prison looked not to any thing that was under his hand; because the LORD was with him, and that which he did, the LORD made it to prosper.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 1:6: look, because, looked
“Ye looked for much, and, lo, it came to little; and when ye brought it home, I did blow upon it. Why? saith the LORD of hosts. Because of mine house that is waste, and ye run every man unto his own house. blow...: or, blow it away”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 1:6: look, because, looked
“Who said unto his father and to his mother, I have not seen him; neither did he acknowledge his brethren, nor knew his own children: for they have observed thy word, and kept thy covenant.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 1:6: mother, children, own
“Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him. against...: Heb. in meeting him”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 1:6: mother, vineyards, own
“But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee.”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 1:6: because, hath, own
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