Chiasm
Song of Solomon 1:1–5
Song of Solomon 1:1–52 matched frames1 pivot
Read down to the center, where the pattern turns; then rise back out through its mirror.
- A 1 This is Solomon's Song of Songs.
- B 2 Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! For your love is more delightful than wine.
- C 3 The fragrance of your perfume is pleasing; your name is like perfume poured out. No wonder the maidens adore you.
- B' 4 Take me away with you—let us hurry! May the king bring me to his chambers. We will rejoice and delight in you; we will praise your love more than wine. It is only right that they adore you.
- B 2 Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! For your love is more delightful than wine.
- A' 5 I am dark, yet lovely, O daughters of Jerusalem, like the tents of Kedar, like the curtains of Solomon.
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