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Song of Solomon 8:8
New English Translation
Song of Solomon 8:8
New English Translation
The Brother’s Plan and the Sister’s Reward
The Beloved’s Brothers:
8 We have a little sister,
and as yet she has no breasts.
What shall we do for our sister
on the day when she is spoken for?[a]
Footnotes
- Song of Solomon 8:8 sn The Beloved’s brothers knew that once a couple is betrothed, sexual temptations would be at their greatest. Thus, in v. 9 they devise a plan to protect the purity of their sister: If she is a virtuous young woman, they would reward her; however, if she is prone to temptation, they will restrain her and guard her from promiscuity.
Song of Solomon 8:8
King James Version
Song of Solomon 8:8
King James Version
8 We have a little sister, and she hath no breasts: what shall we do for our sister in the day when she shall be spoken for?
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Song of Songs 8:8
New International Version
Song of Songs 8:8
New International Version
Friends
8 We have a little sister,
and her breasts are not yet grown.
What shall we do for our sister
on the day she is spoken for?
Song of Solomon 8:8
New King James Version
Song of Solomon 8:8
New King James Version
The Shulamite’s Brothers
8 (A)We have a little sister,
And she has no breasts.
What shall we do for our sister
In the day when she is spoken for?
Song of Solomon 8:8
English Standard Version
Song of Solomon 8:8
English Standard Version
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Others
8 We have a little sister,
and she (A)has no breasts.
What shall we do for our sister
on the day when she is spoken for?
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