Song of Solomon 5:14 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
His hands rings of gold, set with beryl, His heart bright ivory, covered with sapphires,
English ASV
His hands are as rings of gold set with beryl: His body is as ivory work overlaid with sapphires.
English Amplified
His hands are like rods of gold set with [nails of] beryl or topaz. His body is a figure of bright ivory overlaid with [veins of] sapphires.
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
His hands are like rods of gold set with [nails of] beryl or topaz. His body is a figure of bright ivory overlaid with [veins of] sapphires.
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
His arms are rods of gold set with beryl. His body is an ivory panel bedecked with sapphires.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
His arms are rods of gold set with beryl. His body is an ivory panel covered with lapis lazuli.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
His hands gold rings, set with the chrysolite; His belly is bright ivory, overlaid [with] sapphires;
English EASY 2024
His arms are like bars of gold with jewels in them. His body shines like bright ivory, with sapphire jewels to make it more beautiful.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
His arms are like gold rods, filled with jewels. His body is like smooth ivory with sapphires set in it.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
His arms are rods of gold, set with jewels. His body is polished ivory, bedecked with sapphires.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
His hands are well-formed, and he wears rings set with gems. His body is like smooth ivory, with sapphires set in it.
English God's Word - GW 1995
His hands are disks of gold set with emerald. His chest is a block of ivory covered with sapphires.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
His arms are rods of gold set with topaz. His body is an ivory panel covered with sapphires.
English KJV 1611
His hands are as gold rings set with the beryl: his belly is as bright ivory overlaid with sapphires.
English LSB
His hands are rods of gold Set with beryl; His abdomen is a plate of ivory Inlaid with sapphires.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
His arms are rods of gold, set with jewels. His body is carved ivory, inlaid with sapphires.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
"His hands are rods of gold Set with beryl; His abdomen is carved ivory Inlaid with sapphires.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
His arms are rods of gold adorned with chrysolites. His body is a work of ivory covered with sapphires.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
His arms are like rods of gold set with chrysolite. His abdomen is like polished ivory inlaid with sapphires.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
His arms are like gold that are set with chrysolite. His body is like polished ivory that is decorated with sapphires.
English NIV
His arms are rods of gold set with chrysolite. His body is like polished ivory decorated with sapphires.
English NKJ 1982
His hands are rods of gold Set with beryl. His body is carved ivory Inlaid with sapphires.
English NLT
His arms are like round bars of gold, set with chrysolite. His body is like bright ivory, aglow with sapphires.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
His arms are rounded gold, set with jewels. His body is ivory work, encrusted with sapphires.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
See how his hands hold unlimited power! But he never uses it in anger, for he is always holy, displaying his glory. His innermost place is a work of art— so beautiful and bright. How magnificent and noble is this one— covered in majesty!
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
His arms are rounded gold, set with jewels. His body is ivory work, encrusted with sapphires.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
His arms are round bars of gold set with topaz; his body is bright ivory encrusted with jewels.
English Tyndale 1537
his hands are full of gold rings and precious stones. His body is as the pure ivory, decked over with Sapphires: