Song of Songs 5:6

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

New International Version (NIV)

6I opened for my beloved,

but my beloved had left; he was gone.

My heart sank at his departure.5:6 Or heart had gone out to him when he spoke

I looked for him but did not find him.

I called him but he did not answer.

6“I opened to my beloved,

But my beloved had turned away and had gone!

My 5:6 Lit soulheart went out to him as he spoke.

I searched for him but I did not find him;

I called him but he did not answer me.

6I opened to my beloved,

But my beloved had turned away and had gone!

My heart went out to him as he spoke.

I searched for him but I did not find him;

I called him but he did not answer me.

6“I opened for my beloved,

But my beloved had turned away and was gone.

My heart went out to him when he spoke.

I searched for him, but I could not find him;

I called him, but he did not answer me.

6I opened for my beloved,

but he had turned and gone.

My heart sank at his departure.

I sought him but did not find him.

I called, but he did not answer.

6I opened the door for my love.

But he had left and was gone.

My heart sank because he had left.

I looked for him but didn’t find him.

I called out to him, but he didn’t answer.