Song of Songs 3:2

Song of Songs 3:2 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

2I will get up now and go about the city,

through its streets and squares;

I will search for the one my heart loves.

So I looked for him but did not find him.

2‘3:2 Or Let me ariseI must arise now and 3:2 Or Let me go aboutgo around in the city;

In the streets and in the public squares

3:2 Or Let me seekI must seek him whom my soul loves.’

I sought him but did not find him.

2‘I must arise now and go about the city;

In the streets and in the squares

I must seek him whom my soul loves.’

I sought him but did not find him.

2“I said ‘So I must arise now and go out into the city;

Into the streets and into the squares [places I do not know]

I must seek him whom my soul loves.’

I sought him but I did not find him.

2 I will arise now and go about the city,

through the streets and squares.

I will seek the one I love.

So I sought him but did not find him.

2I will get up and go around in the city.

I’ll look through all of its streets.

I’ll search for the one my heart loves.

So I looked for him but didn’t find him.