13 His (A)cheeks are like (B)beds of spices,
    mounds of sweet-smelling herbs.
His lips are (C)lilies,
    dripping (D)liquid myrrh.
14 His arms are rods of gold,
    set with (E)jewels.
His body is polished ivory,[a]
    bedecked with (F)sapphires.[b]
15 His legs are alabaster columns,
    set on bases of gold.
His appearance is like (G)Lebanon,
    choice as the cedars.

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Footnotes

  1. Song of Solomon 5:14 The meaning of the Hebrew word is uncertain
  2. Song of Solomon 5:14 Hebrew lapis lazuli

13 His cheeks(A) are like beds of spice(B)
    yielding perfume.
His lips are like lilies(C)
    dripping with myrrh.(D)
14 His arms are rods of gold
    set with topaz.
His body is like polished ivory
    decorated with lapis lazuli.(E)
15 His legs are pillars of marble
    set on bases of pure gold.
His appearance is like Lebanon,(F)
    choice as its cedars.

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