Song of Songs 8:12

Song of Songs 8:12 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

12But my own vineyard is mine to give;

the thousand shekels are for you, Solomon,

and two hundred8:12 That is, about 5 pounds or about 2.3 kilograms are for those who tend its fruit.

12“My very own vineyard is 8:12 Lit before meat my disposal;

The thousand shekels are for you, Solomon,

And two hundred are for those who take care of its fruit.”

The Groom

12My very own vineyard is at my disposal;

The thousand shekels are for you, Solomon,

And two hundred are for those who take care of its fruit.”

12“My very own vineyard is at my disposal;

The thousand [shekels of silver] are for you, O Solomon,

And two hundred are for those who tend the fruit.”

(The Bridegroom)

12But my own vineyard is mine to give;

the thousand shekels are for you, O Solomon,

and two hundred are for those who tend its fruit.

The Bridegroom

12But I can give my own vineyard to anyone I want to.

So I give my 25 pounds of silver to you, Solomon.

Give 5 pounds to those who take care of its fruit.”

The king says