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12 My vineyard[a] is under my control.
    You, O Solomon, may have the thousand silver pieces,
    and those who tend the fruit may have two hundred.

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  1. Song of Songs 8:12 My vineyard: i.e., the bride herself as in Song 1:6. It is contrasted with the vineyard of Solomon in 8:11. In what may be a satirical note, she offers Solomon the owners’ portion for her vineyard and two hundred pieces of silver to the tenants.