Verse Comparison: Song of Solomon 5:16
American Standard Version
His mouth is most sweet; Yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.
Amplified® Bible
His voice {and} speech are exceedingly sweet; yes, he is altogether lovely [the whole of him delights and is precious]. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem!
Contemporary English Version
His kisses are sweet. I desire him so much! Young women of Jerusalem, he is my lover and friend.
Darby English Version
His mouth is most sweet: Yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, yea, this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.
Good News Bible
His mouth is sweet to kiss; everything about him enchants me. This is what my lover is like, women of Jerusalem.
King James Version
His mouth is most sweet: yea, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.
New American Standard Bible
"His mouth is {full of} sweetness. And he is wholly desirable. This is my beloved and this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem."
New International Version
His mouth is sweetness itself;
he is altogether lovely.
This is my lover, this my friend,
O daughters of Jerusalem.
New King James Version
His mouth is most sweet,
Yes, he is altogether lovely.
This is my beloved,
And this is my friend,
O daughters of Jerusalem!
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"His mouth seems full of sweetness And he seems wholly desirable. This person I consider my beloved and my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem."
Revised Standard Version
His speech is most sweet, and he is altogether desirable. This is my beloved and this is my friend, O
Young's Literal Translation
His mouth is sweetness -- and all of him desirable, This `is' my beloved, and this my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem!
