“The beames of our house are Cedar, and our rafters of firre.”
1611 King James Version (KJV)
The beams of our house [are] cedar, [and] our rafters of fir.
- King James Version
"The beams of our houses are cedars, Our rafters, cypresses.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The beams of our house are cedars, `And' our rafters are firs.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Cedar-trees are the pillars of our house; and our boards are made of fir-trees.
- Basic English Bible
The beams of our houses are cedars, Our rafters are cypresses.
- Darby Bible
The beams of our house are cedar, and our rafters of fir.
- Webster's Bible
The beams of our house are cedars. Our rafters are firs. Beloved
- World English Bible
The beams of our houses [are] cedars, Our rafters [are] firs, I [am] a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys!
- Youngs Literal Bible
The beams of our houses are cedars, and our panels are cypresses.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Song of Solomon 1:17
1:17 Cedar - Not only strong, but also fragrant and delightful. Cypress - Which also was strong and fragrant, and therefore suits well with cedar.