Song of Solomon 1:11
New International Version
We will make you earrings of gold, studded with silver.

New Living Translation
We will make for you earrings of gold and beads of silver. Young Woman

English Standard Version
We will make for you ornaments of gold, studded with silver.

Berean Standard Bible
We will make you ornaments of gold, studded with beads of silver.

King James Bible
We will make thee borders of gold with studs of silver.

New King James Version
We will make you ornaments of gold With studs of silver.

New American Standard Bible
“We will make for you jewelry of gold With beads of silver.”

NASB 1995
“We will make for you ornaments of gold With beads of silver.”

NASB 1977
“We will make for you ornaments of gold With beads of silver.”

Legacy Standard Bible
“We will make for you ornaments of gold With beads of silver.”

Amplified Bible
“We will make for you chains and ornaments of gold, [Studded] with beads of silver.”

Christian Standard Bible
We will make gold jewelry for you, accented with silver. Woman

Holman Christian Standard Bible
We will make gold jewelry for you, accented with silver. W

American Standard Version
We will make thee plaits of gold With studs of silver.

Contemporary English Version
Let's make you some jewelry of gold, woven with silver.

English Revised Version
We will make thee plaits of gold with studs of silver.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
We will make gold ornaments with silver beads for you.

Good News Translation
But we will make for you a chain of gold with ornaments of silver.

International Standard Version
We will make ornaments of gold for you, accented with silver.

Majority Standard Bible
We will make you ornaments of gold, studded with beads of silver.

NET Bible
We will make for you gold ornaments studded with silver.

New Heart English Bible
We will make you earrings of gold, with studs of silver.

Webster's Bible Translation
We will make for thee borders of gold with studs of silver.

World English Bible
We will make you earrings of gold, with studs of silver.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
We make garlands of gold for you, with studs of silver!

Young's Literal Translation
Garlands of gold we do make for thee, With studs of silver!

Smith's Literal Translation
We will make for thee rows of gold, with marks of silver.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
We will make thee chains of gold, inlaid with silver.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Chorus to Bride: We will fashion for you chains of gold, accented with reddened silver.

New American Bible
We will make pendants of gold for you, and ornaments of silver.

New Revised Standard Version
We will make you ornaments of gold, studded with silver.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
We will make for you golden chains with studs of silver.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
We shall make chains of gold for you with studs of silver
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
We will make thee circlets of gold With studs of silver.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
We will make thee figures of gold with studs of silver.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Bride Confesses Her Love
10Your cheeks are beautiful with ornaments, your neck with strings of jewels. 11We will make you ornaments of gold, studded with beads of silver. 12While the king was at his table, my perfume spread its fragrance.…

Cross References
Proverbs 25:12
Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.

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.

Revelation 19:8
She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.

1 Peter 3:3-4
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, / but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

Ezekiel 16:11-13
I adorned you with jewelry, and I put bracelets on your wrists and a chain around your neck. / I put a ring in your nose, earrings on your ears, and a beautiful crown upon your head. / So you were adorned with gold and silver, and your clothing was made of fine linen, silk, and embroidered cloth. You ate fine flour, honey, and oil. You became very beautiful and rose to be queen.

Psalm 45:13-14
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.

1 Timothy 2:9-10
Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, / but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.

Isaiah 3:18-23
In that day the Lord will take away their finery: their anklets and headbands and crescents; / their pendants, bracelets, and veils; / their headdresses, ankle chains, and sashes; their perfume bottles and charms; ...

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.

Genesis 24:22
And after the camels had finished drinking, he took out a gold ring weighing a beka, and two gold bracelets for her wrists weighing ten shekels.

Exodus 35:22
So all who had willing hearts, both men and women, came and brought brooches and earrings, rings and necklaces, and all kinds of gold jewelry. And they all presented their gold as a wave offering to the LORD.

1 Kings 10:10
Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. Never again were spices in such abundance brought in as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon.

Matthew 6:29
Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.

Luke 12:27
Consider how the lilies grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.

1 Corinthians 3:12
If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw,


Treasury of Scripture

We will make you borders of gold with studs of silver.

Song of Solomon 8:9
If she be a wall, we will build upon her a palace of silver: and if she be a door, we will inclose her with boards of cedar.

Genesis 1:26
And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

Psalm 149:4
For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.

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Song of Solomon 1
1. the church's love unto Christ
5. She confesses her deformity
7. and prays to be directed, to his flock
8. Christ directs her to the shepherd's tents
9. and showing his love to her
11. gives her gracious promises
12. the church and Christ congratulate one another














We will make you ornaments of gold
The use of "we" suggests a collective effort, possibly referring to the daughters of Jerusalem or the royal court, indicating a communal celebration of beauty and love. Gold, a precious metal, symbolizes value, purity, and royalty, often associated with divine attributes and the glory of God. In biblical times, gold was used in the construction of the Tabernacle and the Temple, signifying holiness and divine presence (Exodus 25:11; 1 Kings 6:20-22). The mention of gold here may also allude to the bride's worth and the honor bestowed upon her, reflecting the church's value in the eyes of Christ (Ephesians 5:25-27).

studded with beads of silver
Silver, another precious metal, often represents redemption and purity in Scripture. It was used in the tabernacle's construction and in various offerings (Exodus 26:19; Leviticus 5:15). The combination of gold and silver in the ornaments suggests a harmonious blend of beauty and redemption, pointing to the multifaceted nature of love and the relationship between Christ and the church. The imagery of adornment with precious metals can be seen as a type of the believer's spiritual adornment, as described in 1 Peter 3:3-4, where inner beauty is valued over outward appearance. The intricate design of these ornaments reflects the care and intentionality in God's relationship with His people, emphasizing the beauty and worth of the bride, both in the immediate context and as a type of the church.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Beloved
The female protagonist in the Song of Solomon, often interpreted as representing the church or the individual believer in a spiritual allegory.

2. The Friends/Daughters of Jerusalem
These are the companions or chorus in the Song, who often speak to or about the Beloved and the Lover, providing a communal perspective.

3. The Lover
The male protagonist, often seen as a representation of Christ in allegorical interpretations.

4. Jerusalem
While not directly mentioned in this verse, it is the setting for much of the Song and represents a place of spiritual significance.

5. Ornaments of Gold and Silver
Symbolic of beauty, value, and honor, these ornaments represent the adornment and worth bestowed upon the Beloved.
Teaching Points
Spiritual Adornment
Just as the Beloved is adorned with gold and silver, believers are called to adorn themselves with spiritual virtues that reflect their identity in Christ.

Value and Worth in Christ
The use of precious metals signifies the immense value and worth that God places on His people, reminding us of our identity and dignity in Him.

Community and Encouragement
The communal aspect of "we will make you" highlights the role of the faith community in encouraging and building one another up in love and good deeds.

Symbolism of Gold and Silver
These metals symbolize purity, refinement, and the enduring nature of true beauty, encouraging believers to seek what is eternal and lasting.

Christ as the Ultimate Adorner
In the allegorical interpretation, Christ is the one who adorns His bride, the church, with righteousness and honor, pointing to the transformative work of salvation.(11) Borders.--The same word translated rows in preceding verse. In the dramatic theory, this verse put into Solomon's mouth takes the form of a seductive offer of richer and more splendid ornaments to dazzle the rustic maiden; but no theory is necessary to explain a fond lover's wish to adorn the person of his beloved.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
We will make you
נַעֲשֶׂה־ (na·‘ă·śeh-)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural
Strong's 6213: To do, make

ornaments
תּוֹרֵ֤י (tō·w·rê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 8447: A succession, a string, order

of gold,
זָהָב֙ (zā·hāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky

[studded] with
עִ֖ם (‘im)
Preposition
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

beads
נְקֻדּ֥וֹת (nə·qud·dō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 5351: A point or drop

of silver.
הַכָּֽסֶף׃ (hak·kā·sep̄)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701: Silver, money


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