Song of Solomon 7:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Song of Solomon 7:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Song of Solomon 7:9 is a verse from the book of Song of Solomon in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the roof of thy mouth like the best wine for my beloved, that goeth down sweetly, causing the lips of those that are..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Song of Solomon 7:9 — KJV
“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. sweetly: Heb. straightly of those...: or, of the ancient”
— Song of Solomon 7:9 (KJV)
Song of Solomon 7:9 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 7:9
“As when a man goeth into the wood with his neighbour to hew wood, and his hand fetcheth a stroke with the axe to cut down the tree, and the head slippeth from the helve, and lighteth upon his neighbour, that he die; he shall flee unto one of those cities, and live: head: Heb. iron helve: Heb. wood lighteth...: Heb. findeth”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 7:9: goeth, down, those
“And the messenger that went to call Micaiah spake to him, saying, Behold, the words of the prophets declare good to the king with one assent; let thy word therefore, I pray thee, be like one of theirs, and speak thou good. with...: Heb. with one mouth”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 7:9: mouth, like, speak
“For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. an...: Heb. the abomination of my lips”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 7:9: mouth, lips, speak
“The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness. frowardness: Heb. frowardnesses”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 7:9: mouth, lips, speak
“And it came to pass, that, when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold a smoking furnace, and a burning lamp that passed between those pieces. a burning...: Heb. a lamp of fire”
Shares key themes with Song of Solomon 7:9: down, those, heb
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