¹⁰³ How sweet are your promises to my taste, More than honey to my mouth!

¹¹ For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can't be compared to it.

¹⁰ More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb.

¹³ My son, eat honey, for it is good; The droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to your taste:

¹⁴ So you shall know wisdom to be to your soul; If you have found it, then there will be a reward, Your hope will not be cut off.

⁵ My soul shall be satisfied as with the richest food. My mouth shall praise you with joyful lips,

¹² I haven't gone back from the commandment of his lips. I have treasured up the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.

¹ I have come into my garden, my sister, my bride. I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk. Friends Eat, friends! Drink, yes, drink abundantly, beloved. Beloved

¹⁷ Her ways are ways of pleasantness. All her paths are peace.

² Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth; For your love is better than wine.

³ Your oils have a pleasing fragrance. Your name is oil poured forth, Therefore the virgins love you.

⁴ Take me away with you. Let us hurry. The king has brought me into his chambers. Friends We will be glad and rejoice in you. We will praise your love more than wine! Beloved They are right to love you.