Song of Solomon 3:11 Come out, O daughters of Zion, and gaze at King Solomon, wearing the crown his mother bestowed on the day of his wedding--the day of his heart's rejoicing.

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New International Version
come out, and look, you daughters of Zion. Look on King Solomon wearing a crown, the crown with which his mother crowned him on the day of his wedding, the day his heart rejoiced.

New Living Translation
Come out to see King Solomon, young women of Jerusalem. He wears the crown his mother gave him on his wedding day, his most joyous day.

English Standard Version
Go out, O daughters of Zion, and look upon King Solomon, with the crown with which his mother crowned him on the day of his wedding, on the day of the gladness of his heart.

Berean Standard Bible
Come out, O daughters of Zion, and gaze at King Solomon, wearing the crown with which his mother crowned him on the day of his wedding—the day of his heart’s rejoicing.

King James Bible
Go forth, O ye daughters of Zion, and behold king Solomon with the crown wherewith his mother crowned him in the day of his espousals, and in the day of the gladness of his heart.

New King James Version
Go forth, O daughters of Zion, And see King Solomon with the crown With which his mother crowned him On the day of his wedding, The day of the gladness of his heart.

New American Standard Bible
“Go out, you daughters of Zion, And look at King Solomon with the crown With which his mother has crowned him On the day of his wedding, And on the day of the joy of his heart.”

NASB 1995
“Go forth, O daughters of Zion, And gaze on King Solomon with the crown With which his mother has crowned him On the day of his wedding, And on the day of his gladness of heart.”

NASB 1977
“Go forth, O daughters of Zion, And gaze on King Solomon with the crown With which his mother has crowned him On the day of his wedding, And on the day of his gladness of heart.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Go forth and see, O daughters of Zion, King Solomon with the crown With which his mother has crowned him On the day of his wedding, And on the day of his gladness of heart.”

Amplified Bible
“Go forth, O daughters of Zion, And gaze on King Solomon wearing the crown With which his mother [Bathsheba] has crowned him On the day of his wedding, On the day of his gladness of heart.”

Christian Standard Bible
Go out, young women of Zion, and gaze at King Solomon, wearing the crown his mother placed on him on the day of his wedding — the day of his heart’s rejoicing.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Come out, young women of Zion, and gaze at King Solomon, wearing the crown his mother placed on him the day of his wedding— the day of his heart’s rejoicing.

American Standard Version
Go forth, O ye daughters of Zion, and behold king Solomon, With the crown wherewith his mother hath crowned him In the day of his espousals, And in the day of the gladness of his heart.

Contemporary English Version
Now come and see the crown given to Solomon by his mother on his happy wedding day.

English Revised Version
Go forth, O ye daughters of Zion, and behold king Solomon, with the crown wherewith his mother hath crowned him in the day of his espousals, and in the day of the gladness of his heart.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Young women of Zion, come out and look at King Solomon! Look at his crown, the crown his mother placed on him on his wedding day, his day of joyful delight.

Good News Translation
Women of Zion, come and see King Solomon. He is wearing the crown that his mother placed on his head on his wedding day, on the day of his gladness and joy.

International Standard Version
Come out, young women of Zion, and see King Solomon with the crown with which his mother crowned him on his wedding day— his day of great delight.

Majority Standard Bible
Come out, O daughters of Zion, and gaze at King Solomon, wearing the crown with which his mother crowned him on the day of his wedding?the day of his heart?s rejoicing.

NET Bible
Come out, O maidens of Zion, and gaze upon King Solomon! He is wearing the crown with which his mother crowned him on his wedding day, on the most joyous day of his life!

New Heart English Bible
Go forth, you daughters of Zion, and see king Solomon, with the crown with which his mother has crowned him, in the day of his weddings, in the day of the gladness of his heart.

Webster's Bible Translation
Go forth, O ye daughters of Zion, and behold king Solomon with the crown with which his mother crowned him in the day of his espousals, and in the day of the gladness of his heart.

World English Bible
Go out, you daughters of Zion, and see King Solomon, with the crown with which his mother has crowned him, in the day of his weddings, in the day of the gladness of his heart.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
Go forth, and look, you daughters of Zion, "" On King Solomon, with the crown, "" With which his mother crowned him, "" In the day of his espousals, "" And in the day of the joy of his heart!

Young's Literal Translation
Go forth, and look, ye daughters of Zion, On king Solomon, with the crown, With which his mother crowned him, In the day of his espousals, And in the day of the joy of his heart!

Smith's Literal Translation
Go forth, ye daughters of Zion, and look upon king Solomon; upon the crown his mother crowned to him in the day of his espousals, and in the day of the gladness of his heart.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Go forth, ye daughters of Sion, and see king Solomon in the diadem, wherewith his mother crowned him in the day of his espousals, and in the day of the joy of his heart.

Catholic Public Domain Version
O daughters of Zion, go forth and see king Solomon with the diadem with which his mother crowned him, on the day of his espousal, on the day of the rejoicing of his heart.

New American Bible
go out and look upon King Solomon In the crown with which his mother has crowned him on the day of his marriage, on the day of the joy of his heart.

New Revised Standard Version
come out. Look, O daughters of Zion, at King Solomon, at the crown with which his mother crowned him on the day of his wedding, on the day of the gladness of his heart.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Go forth, O you daughters of Zion, and behold King Solomon with the crown with which his mother crowned him in the day of his wedding and in the day of the joy of his heart.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Go forth and see, daughters of Zion, King Solomon with the crown with which his mother crowned him in the day of his nuptials in the day of the joy of his heart

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
Go forth, O ye daughters of Zion, And gaze upon king Solomon, Even upon the crown wherewith his mother hath crowned him in the day of his espousals, And in the day of the gladness of his heart.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Go forth, ye daughters of Sion, and behold king Solomon, with the crown wherewith his mother crowned him, in the day of his espousals, and in the day of the gladness of his heart.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Solomon Arrives on His Wedding Day
…10He has made its posts of silver, its base of gold, its seat of purple fabric. Its interior is inlaid with love by the daughters of Jerusalem. 11Come out, O daughters of Zion, and gaze at King Solomon, wearing the crown his mother bestowed on the day of his wedding— the day of his heart’s rejoicing.

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Cross References

Revelation 19:7-9
Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. / She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints. / Then the angel told me to write, “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.”

Isaiah 62:5
For as a young man marries a young woman, so your sons will marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you.

Matthew 25:1-13
“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. / Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. / The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil. ...

Psalm 45:13-15
All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold. / In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you. / They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king.

Ephesians 5:25-27
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her / to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, / and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.

John 3:29
The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.

Isaiah 61:10
I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

2 Corinthians 11:2
I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.

Jeremiah 2:32
Does a maiden forget her jewelry or a bride her wedding sash? Yet My people have forgotten Me for days without number.

Matthew 22:2-14
“The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. / He sent his servants to call those he had invited to the banquet, but they refused to come. / Again, he sent other servants and said, ‘Tell those who have been invited that I have prepared my dinner. My oxen and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.’ ...

Revelation 21:2
I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

Hosea 2:19-20
So I will betroth you to Me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in loving devotion and compassion. / And I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will know the LORD.”

1 Peter 1:8
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,

Isaiah 54:5
For your husband is your Maker—the LORD of Hosts is His name—the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth.

Revelation 3:11
I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.

Treasury of Scripture

Go forth, O you daughters of Zion, and behold king Solomon with the crown with which his mother crowned him in the day of his espousals, and in the day of the gladness of his heart.

Song of Solomon 7:11
Come, my beloved, let us go forth into the field; let us lodge in the villages.

Hebrews 13:13
Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach.

o ye

Song of Solomon 1:5
I am black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon.

Song of Solomon 2:7
I charge you, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes, and by the hinds of the field, that ye stir not up, nor awake my love, till he please.

Psalm 9:14
That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation.

behold

Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Matthew 12:42
The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.

Philippians 2:9-11
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: …

his mother

Song of Solomon 8:5
Who is this that cometh up from the wilderness, leaning upon her beloved? I raised thee up under the apple tree: there thy mother brought thee forth: there she brought thee forth that bare thee.

Colossians 1:18
And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

Revelation 5:9,10
And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; …

in the day of his

Isaiah 62:5
For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee: and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee.

Jeremiah 2:2
Go and cry in the ears of Jerusalem, saying, Thus saith the LORD; I remember thee, the kindness of thy youth, the love of thine espousals, when thou wentest after me in the wilderness, in a land that was not sown.

Hosea 2:19,20
And I will betroth thee unto me for ever; yea, I will betroth thee unto me in righteousness, and in judgment, and in lovingkindness, and in mercies…

in the day of the

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Song of Solomon 3

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6. The church glories in Christ

Berean Study Bible

Come out, O daughters of Zion
This phrase is a call to action, inviting the "daughters of Zion" to witness a significant event. The "daughters of Zion" refers to the women of Jerusalem, symbolizing the people of God. In a broader sense, Zion often represents the spiritual community or the church. The Hebrew root for "come out" (יָצָא, yatsa) implies a movement from one place to another, suggesting a transition from the ordinary to the extraordinary. This invitation is not just physical but spiritual, urging believers to step out of their daily lives to witness and participate in the divine celebration.

and see King Solomon
The focus shifts to "King Solomon," a central figure in this verse. Solomon, known for his wisdom and wealth, is a type of Christ in Christian theology. His reign is often seen as a foreshadowing of the peace and prosperity of Christ's kingdom. The Hebrew word for "see" (רָאָה, ra'ah) implies more than just a visual observation; it suggests understanding and perceiving with insight. This call to "see" is an invitation to recognize the deeper spiritual truths represented by Solomon's kingship.

wearing the crown
The "crown" symbolizes authority, honor, and celebration. In ancient Israel, a crown was a sign of royal dignity and was often used in weddings to signify joy and festivity. The Hebrew word for "crown" (עֲטָרָה, atarah) can also mean a wreath or garland, emphasizing beauty and victory. This imagery points to the ultimate victory and honor of Christ, the King of Kings, who is crowned with glory and honor.

with which his mother crowned him
This phrase highlights the intimate and familial aspect of the coronation. Solomon's mother, Bathsheba, plays a significant role, symbolizing the nurturing and supportive role of the community of faith. The act of a mother crowning her son on his wedding day underscores the joy and approval of the family and community. It reflects the biblical theme of generational blessing and the passing down of faith and tradition.

on the day of his wedding
The "wedding" day is a time of covenant and union, reflecting the deep relationship between God and His people. In Christian theology, marriage is often used as a metaphor for the relationship between Christ and the Church. The Hebrew word for "wedding" (חֲתֻנָּה, chathunah) signifies a binding agreement, emphasizing commitment and love. This imagery points to the ultimate union of Christ with His bride, the Church, at the end of time.

the day of his heart’s rejoicing
This phrase captures the essence of joy and fulfillment. The "heart" in Hebrew (לֵב, lev) represents the center of emotions and will. The "rejoicing" (שִׂמְחָה, simchah) is a profound, exuberant joy that comes from deep within. This is not just a fleeting happiness but a deep, abiding joy that comes from fulfilling one's purpose and destiny. For Christians, this points to the joy of Christ in redeeming His people and the joy of believers in being united with their Savior.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 11. - Go forth, O ye daughters of Zion, and behold King Solomon, with the crown wherewith his mother hath crowned him in the day of his espousals, and in the day of the gladness of his heart. This seems to be an appeal to a larger company of those who will rejoice in the bride and her happiness. The daughters of Zion are perhaps intended to represent the people generally as distinguished from the ladies of the court, i.e. let all the people rejoice in their king and in his royal bride. The mention of the royal mother seems to point to the beginning of Solomon's reign as the time referred to. The crown, or chaplet, with which the proud mother adorned her son, was the fresh wreath round a young king's head, a wedding coronet, no doubt made of gold and silver. It was not the crown placed on the head of Pharaoh's daughter, which would not be so spoken cf. According to the Talmud, the custom remained even to later times. There can be no doubt of Bathsheba's special delight in Solomon (see 1 Kings 1:11; 1 Kings 2:13). We must not, of course, push too far the typical interpretation of such language, which may be taken as the poetical form rather than the spiritual substance. And yet there may be an allusion, in the joy and pride of Bathsheba in her son's gladness, and the consummation of his nuptial bliss, to the Incarnation and the crowning glory of a Divine humanity, which is at once the essential fact of redemption, and the bright expectation which, on the head of the Saviour, lights up eternity to the faith of his people.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Come out,
צְאֶ֧ינָה ׀ (ṣə·’e·nāh)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - feminine plural
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

O daughters
בְּנ֥וֹת (bə·nō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 1323: A daughter

of Zion,
צִיּ֖וֹן (ṣî·yō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6726: Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem

and gaze
וּֽרְאֶ֛ינָה (ū·rə·’e·nāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - feminine plural
Strong's 7200: To see

at King
בַּמֶּ֣לֶךְ (bam·me·leḵ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

Solomon,
שְׁלֹמֹ֑ה (šə·lō·mōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

wearing the crown
בָּעֲטָרָ֗ה (bā·‘ă·ṭā·rāh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5850: A crown, wreath

his mother
אִמּוֹ֙ (’im·mōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 517: A mother, )

bestowed
שֶׁעִטְּרָה־ (še·‘iṭ·ṭə·rāh-)
Pronoun - relative | Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 5849: To encircle, to crown

on the day
בְּי֣וֹם (bə·yō·wm)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3117: A day

of his wedding—
חֲתֻנָּת֔וֹ (ḥă·ṯun·nā·ṯōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2861: A marriage, wedding

the day
וּבְי֖וֹם (ū·ḇə·yō·wm)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3117: A day

of his heart’s
לִבּֽוֹ׃ (lib·bōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre

rejoicing.
שִׂמְחַ֥ת (śim·ḥaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8057: Blithesomeness, glee

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