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Berean Standard Bible

“I am a wall, and my breasts are like towers. So I have become in his eyes like one who brings peace.”

Song of Solomon 8:10

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In the Song of Solomon the bride answers the brothers who spoke of protecting her little sister. Her reply in verse 10 shows how she sees herself: she has grown up and is secure in her chosen love.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

I am a wall, and my breasts are like towers. So I have become in his eyes like one who brings peace.

World English Bible (WEB)

I am a wall, and my breasts like towers, then I was in his eyes like one who found peace.

King James Version (KJV)

I am a wall, and my breasts like towers: then was I in his eyes as one that found favour.

American Standard Version (ASV)

I am a wall, and my breasts like the towers [thereof] Then was I in his eyes as one that found peace.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

I am a wall, and my breasts are like towers; then was I in his eyes as one to whom good chance had come.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Yo soy muro, y mis pechos como torres, desde que fuí en sus ojos como la que halla paz.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Soy alta, esbelta, y de pechos bien desarrollados, y he hallado gracia a los ojos de mi amado.

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