If only I could treat you like my brother,[a]
one who nursed at my mother’s breasts,
I would find you in public and kiss you,
and no one would scorn me.
I would lead you, I would take you,
to the house of my mother(A) who taught me.[b]
I would give you spiced wine to drink
from the juice of my pomegranate.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 8:1 Lit Would that you were like a brother to me
  2. 8:2 LXX adds and into the chamber of the one who bore me

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Kids Bible--soft leather-look, pink
CSB Kids Bible--soft leather-look, pink
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $21.94
Save: $8.05 (27%)
CSB Kids Bible, Hardcover
CSB Kids Bible, Hardcover
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $11.43
Save: $8.56 (43%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Apologetics Study Bible, Hardcover
CSB Apologetics Study Bible, Hardcover
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $22.86
Save: $17.13 (43%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars