Verse Comparison: Song of Solomon 1:12
American Standard Version
While the king sat at his table, My spikenard sent forth its fragrance.
Amplified® Bible
While the king sits at his table [she said], my spikenard [my absent lover] sends forth [his] fragrance [over me].
Contemporary English Version
My king, while you were on your couch, my love was a magic charm.
Darby English Version
While the king is at his table, My spikenard sendeth forth its fragrance.
Good News Bible
My king was lying on his couch, and my perfume filled the air with fragrance.
King James Version
While the king sitteth at his table, my spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof.
New American Standard Bible
"While the king was at his table, My perfume gave forth its fragrance.
New International Version
While the king was at his table,
my perfume spread its fragrance.
New King James Version
While the king is at his table,
My spikenard sends forth its fragrance.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
" While the king sat at his table, My perfume gave forth its fragrance.
Revised Standard Version
While the king was on his couch, my nard gave forth its fragrance.
Young's Literal Translation
While the king `is' in his circle, My spikenard hath given its fragrance.
