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Berean Standard Bible

“His mouth is most sweet; he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.”

Song of Solomon 5:16

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The woman is describing her beloved to the daughters of Jerusalem, who ask what makes him special. She responds with a long description of his qualities.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

His mouth is most sweet; he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.

World English Bible (WEB)

His mouth is sweetness; yes, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, daughters of Jerusalem.

King James Version (KJV)

His mouth is most sweet: yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.

American Standard Version (ASV)

His mouth is most sweet; Yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

His mouth is most sweet; yes, he is all beautiful. This is my loved one, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Su paladar, dulcísimo: y todo él codiciable. Tal es mi amado, tal es mi amigo, oh doncellas de Jerusalem.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Su boca es dulcísima, él es todo un amor. Así, oh mujeres de Jerusalén, es mi amado, ¡así es mi amor!

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