KJV ORIGINAL
If thou know not, O thou fairest among women, go thy way forth by the footsteps of the flock, and feed thy kids beside the shepherds’ tents.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
If you don't know the way, O most beautiful among women, follow the path that the flock has taken, and feed your young goats near the shepherds' tents.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is giving loving guidance to someone who feels lost, telling her to follow the proven path where others have found care and provision.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of a poetic love song between a bride and groom in ancient Israel. The imagery draws from pastoral life where shepherds would lead their flocks along established paths to find pasture and water. The language of shepherding was commonly used in Hebrew poetry to describe guidance and care.
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