Song of Solomon 8:10

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

I am a wall, and my breasts are like towers. Then I have become in his eyes like one finding peace.

Latin

Ego murus, et ubera mea sicut turris, ex quo facta sum coram eo, quasi pacem reperiens.

Hebrew

English

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

I am a wall: The woman states she remained pure for marriage.
like towers: The woman uses words of attractiveness (see Song of Solomon 4:4; 7:4, 8) and questions her brothers’ view of her as immature.

During a heartfelt exchange of romantic compliments and promises, there is strong support for waiting until marriage for sexual activity.

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah 60:10
Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings will serve you. Although I struck you in anger, yet in favor I will show you mercy.
Ezekiel 16:7
I made you thrive like a plant of the field. You grew up and matured and became very beautiful. Your breasts were formed and your hair grew, but you were naked and bare.
Luke 1:30
So the angel told her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
Song of Solomon 7:7–8
Your stature is like a palm tree; your breasts are clusters of fruit.
Proverbs 3:4
Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man.
Ephesians 1:6
…to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One.
1 Timothy 1:16
But for this very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life.
Genesis 6:8
Noah, however, found favor in the eyes of the LORD.
Song of Solomon 4:5
Your breasts are like two fawns, twins of a gazelle grazing among the lilies.
Deuteronomy 7:7–8
The LORD did not set His affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than the other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples.
Song of Solomon 7:3–4
Your breasts are like two fawns, twins of a gazelle.
Ephesians 1:8
…that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.