The book of Song of Solomon is a poetic love story of Solomon (the author) and his bride. The book is filled with smaller poems that depict love, sex and marriage between the two lovers.

This Spark page will contain some key verses from the book with images that seek to show the poetic imagery being described. All images used have been sourced through creative commons licences.

My beloved spoke and said to me, "Arise, my darling, my beautiful one, come with me."

Song of Solomon 2:10

"The fig tree forms its early fruit; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance. Arise, come, my darling; my beautiful one, come with me."

Song of Solomon 2:13

Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth – for your love is more delightful than wine.

Song of Solomon 1:2

Pleasing is the fragrance of your perfumes; your name is like perfume poured out. No wonder the young women love you!

Song of Solomon 1:3

Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land.

Song of Solomon 2:12

Come away, my beloved, and be like a gazelle or like a young stag on the spice-laden mountains

Song of Solomon 8:14