Song of Solomon 8:11-13
New American Standard Bible
11 Solomon had a (A)vineyard at Baal-hamon;
He (B)entrusted the vineyard to (C)caretakers.
Each one was to bring a (D)thousand shekels of silver for its (E)fruit.
12 My very own vineyard is [a]at my disposal;
The thousand shekels are for you, Solomon,
And two hundred are for those who take care of its fruit.”
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- Song of Solomon 8:12 Lit before me
Song of Songs 8:11-13
New International Version
11 Solomon had a vineyard(A) in Baal Hamon;
he let out his vineyard to tenants.
Each was to bring for its fruit
a thousand shekels[a](B) of silver.
12 But my own vineyard(C) is mine to give;
the thousand shekels are for you, Solomon,
and two hundred[b] are for those who tend its fruit.
He
13 You who dwell in the gardens
with friends in attendance,
let me hear your voice!
Footnotes
- Song of Songs 8:11 That is, about 25 pounds or about 12 kilograms; also in verse 12
- Song of Songs 8:12 That is, about 5 pounds or about 2.3 kilograms
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