“As the lillie among thornes, so is my loue among the daughters.”
1611 King James Version (KJV)
As the lily among thorns, so [is] my love among the daughters.
- King James Version
"Like a lily among the thorns, So is my darling among the maidens."
- New American Standard Version (1995)
As a lily among thorns, So is my love among the daughters.
- American Standard Version (1901)
As the lily-flower among the thorns of the waste, so is my love among the daughters.
- Basic English Bible
As the lily among thorns, So is my love among the daughters.
- Darby Bible
As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.
- Webster's Bible
As a lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters. Beloved
- World English Bible
So [is] my friend among the daughters!
- Youngs Literal Bible
As a lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Song of Solomon 2:2
2:2 Among - Compared with thorns, which it unspeakably exceeds in glory and beauty. So - So far, doth my church or people, excel all other assemblies. The title of daughter, is often given to whole nations. These are Christ's words, to which the spouse makes the following reply.