They all hold swords, being expert in war: every man hath his sword upon his thigh because of fear in the night.

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All of them are wielders of the sword,
(A)Expert in war;
Each man has his (B)sword at his side,
Guarding against the [a](C)terrors of the night.

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Footnotes

  1. Song of Solomon 3:8 Lit terror in the nights

These soldiers all carry swords
    and have been trained in war.
Every man wears a sword at his side
    and is ready for the dangers of the night.

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all of them wearing the sword,
    all experienced in battle,
each with his sword at his side,
    prepared for the terrors of the night.(A)

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