11 I went down to the orchard of nut trees
To see the plants of the valley,
To see whether (A)the vine had grown
Or the (B)pomegranates had bloomed.
12 [a]Before I was aware, my soul set me
Over the chariots of [b]my noble people.”

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Footnotes

  1. Song of Solomon 6:12 Lit I was not aware, my soul
  2. Song of Solomon 6:12 Or Ammi-nadib

The Loved One

11 I went down to the walnut orchard,
    to look at the green sprouts in the valley,
to see whether the vine had budded,
    whether the pomegranates had blossomed.
12 Before I knew it,[a] I imagined myself
    among the chariots of my noble people.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. Song of Solomon 6:12 Lit. I did not know; i.e. was daydreaming
  2. Song of Solomon 6:12 Or of Amminadib