Song of Songs 5:3

Song of Songs 5:3 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

3I have taken off my robe—

must I put it on again?

I have washed my feet—

must I soil them again?

3“I have taken off my dress,

How can I put it on again?

I have washed my feet,

How can I dirty them again?

3I have taken off my dress,

How can I put it on again?

I have washed my feet,

How can I dirty them again?

3“I had taken off my dress,

How can I put it on again?

I had washed my feet,

How could I get them dirty again? [Is 32:9; Heb 3:15]

3I have taken off my robe —

must I put it back on?

I have washed my feet—

must I soil them again?

3“But I’ve taken off my robe.

Must I put it on again?

I’ve washed my feet.

Must I get them dirty again?