Song of Songs 3:4

Song of Songs 3:4 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

4Scarcely had I passed them

when I found the one my heart loves.

I held him and would not let him go

till I had brought him to my mother’s house,

to the room of the one who conceived me.

4“Hardly had I 3:4 Lit passedleft them

When I found him whom my soul loves;

I held on to him and would not let him go

Until I had brought him to my mother’s house,

And into the room of her who conceived me.”

The Groom

4Scarcely had I left them

When I found him whom my soul loves;

I held on to him and would not let him go

Until I had brought him to my mother’s house,

And into the room of her who conceived me.”

4“Scarcely had I passed them

When I found him whom my soul loves.

I held on to him and would not let him go

Until I had brought him to my mother’s house,

And into the chamber of her who conceived me.” [Rom 8:35; 1 Pet 2:25]

(The Bridegroom)

4I had just passed them when I found the one I love.

I held him and would not let go

until I had brought him to my mother’s house,

to the chamber of the one who conceived me.

4As soon as I had passed by them

I found the one my heart loves.

I threw my arms around him and didn’t let him go

until I had brought him to my mother’s house.

I took him to my mother’s room.