“My beloued put in his hand by the hole of the dore, and my bowels were moued for him.”
1611 King James Version (KJV)
My beloved put in his hand by the hole [of the door], and my bowels were moved for him.
- King James Version
"My beloved extended his hand through the opening, And my feelings were aroused for him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
My beloved put in his hand by the hole `of the door', And my heart was moved for him.
- American Standard Version (1901)
My loved one put his hand on the door, and my heart was moved for him.
- Basic English Bible
My beloved put in his hand by the hole [of the door]; And my bowels yearned for him.
- Darby Bible
My beloved put in his hand by the hole of the door, and my bowels were moved for him.
- Webster's Bible
My beloved thrust his hand in through the latch opening. My heart pounded for him.
- World English Bible
My beloved sent his hand from the net-work, And my bowels were moved for him.
- Youngs Literal Bible
My beloved put in his hand by the hole of the door, and my heart was moved for him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Song of Solomon 5:4
5:4 By the hole - He assayed to open the door. When his word would not prevail, his spirit, which is called the finger of God, #Luke 11:20|, wrought inwardly upon my conscience. Were moved - With compassion for him and his sufferings, and with affection to him.