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Berean Standard Bible

“Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! For your love is more delightful than wine.”

Song of Solomon 1:2

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The Song of Solomon is a collection of love poems, usually read as a celebration of married love, and often read also as a picture of God's love for His people. It opens with the woman's voice, longing for her beloved.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! For your love is more delightful than wine.

World English Bible (WEB)

Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth; for your love is better than wine.

King James Version (KJV)

Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy love is better than wine.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth; For thy love is better than wine.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Let him give me the kisses of his mouth: for his love is better than wine.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

¡Oh si él me besara con ósculos de su boca! porque mejores son tus amores que el vino.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Bésame una y otra vez, pues tu amor es más dulce que el vino.

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