Song of Songs 2:17

Song of Songs 2:17 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

17Until the day breaks

and the shadows flee,

turn, my beloved,

and be like a gazelle

or like a young stag

on the rugged hills.2:17 Or the hills of Bether

17“Until the cool of the day, when the shadows flee,

Turn, my beloved, and be like a gazelle

Or a young stag on the mountains of 2:17 Or ravines; or perfumesBether.”

17Until the cool of the day when the shadows flee away,

Turn, my beloved, and be like a gazelle

Or a young stag on the mountains of Bether.”

17“Until the cool of the day when the shadows flee away,

Return quickly, my beloved, and be like a gazelle

Or a young stag on the mountains of Bether [which separate us].”

17Before the day breaks and shadows flee,

turn, my beloved,

and be like a gazelle

or a young stag on the mountains of Bether.2:17 Or the rugged mountains

17Until the day begins

and the shadows fade away,

turn to me, my love.

Be like an antelope

or like a young deer

on the rocky hills.