Proverbs 7:16-18
King James Version
16 I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt.
17 I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
18 Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves with loves.
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Proverbs 7:16-18
English Standard Version
16 I have spread my couch with (A)coverings,
colored linens from (B)Egyptian linen;
17 I have perfumed my bed with (C)myrrh,
aloes, and (D)cinnamon.
18 Come, let us take our fill of love till morning;
let us delight ourselves with love.
Proverbs 7:16-18
New American Standard Bible
16 I have spread my couch with (A)coverings,
With colored (B)linens of Egypt.
17 I have sprinkled my bed
With (C)myrrh, aloes, and (D)cinnamon.
18 Come, let’s drink our fill of love until morning;
Let’s delight ourselves with caresses.
Proverbs 7:16-18
New King James Version
16 I have spread my bed with tapestry,
Colored coverings of (A)Egyptian linen.
17 I have perfumed my bed
With myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
18 Come, let us take our fill of love until morning;
Let us delight ourselves with love.
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