“My beloved is gone down into his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies.”
King James Version (KJV)
6:2 Is gone - The spouse had hitherto been at a loss for her beloved, but having diligently sought him, now at last she meets with a gracious answer from God, directing her where to find him. The garden may signify the church catholic, and the gardens, as it follows, as also the beds, the particular assemblies of the faithful, in which Christ affords his presence. Spices - In which the gifts and graces of God's spirit, fitly compared to spices, grow. To feed - To refresh and delight himself. Lillies - Which may denote either, particular believers, whom Christ gathers to himself in his church; or, the prayers and praises of his people in the publick congregations.
My beloued is gone downe into his garden, to the beds of spices, to feede in the gardens, and to gather lillies.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"My beloved has gone down to his garden, To the beds of balsam, To pasture {his flock} in the gardens And gather lilies.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
My beloved is gone down to his garden, To the beds of spices, To feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies.
- American Standard Version (1901)
My loved one is gone down into his garden, to the beds of spices, to take food in the gardens, and to get lilies.
- Basic English Bible
My beloved is gone down into his garden, to the beds of spices, To feed in the gardens and to gather lilies.
- Darby Bible
My beloved is gone down into his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies.
- Webster's Bible
My beloved has gone down to his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies.
- World English Bible
My beloved went down to his garden, To the beds of the spice, To delight himself in the gardens, and to gather lilies.
- Youngs Literal Bible
'My beloved is gone down into his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed in the gardens, and to gather lilies.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible