Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Thine oils have a goodly fragrance; Thy name is `as' oil poured forth; Therefore do the virgins love thee.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Sweet is the smell of your perfumes; your name is as perfume running out; so the young girls give you their love.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Thine ointments savour sweetly; Thy name is an ointment poured forth: Therefore do the virgins love thee.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

For fragrance `are' thy perfumes good. Perfume emptied out -- thy name, Therefore have virgins loved thee!