Song of Songs 8 NIrV - “I wish you were like a brother to me. I wish my mother’s breasts had nursed you. Then if I found you outside, I could kiss you. No one would look down on me. - BibleProject

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1 This is the greatest song Solomon ever wrote.

2 “I am like a rose on the coast of Sharon. I’m like a lily in the valleys.” 3 “All night long on my bed I searched for the one my heart loves. I looked for him but didn’t find hi… 4 “You are so beautiful, my love! So beautiful! Your eyes behind your veil are like doves. Your hair f… 5 “My bride, I have come into my garden. My sister, I’ve gathered my myrrh and my spice. I’ve eaten my… 6 “You are the most beautiful woman of all. Where has the one who loves you gone? Which way did he tur… 7 “You are like a prince’s daughter. Your feet in sandals are so beautiful. Your graceful legs are lik…

8 “I wish you were like a brother to me. I wish my mother’s breasts had nursed you. Then if I found yo…