KJV ORIGINAL
Thou that dwellest in the gardens, the companions hearken to thy voice: cause me to hear it.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You who live in the gardens, your friends listen to your voice—let me hear it too.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing a deep longing to hear the beloved's voice, just as others who are close to her get to hear it.
📚 Historical Context
This is near the end of Song of Solomon, a poetic book celebrating love between a man and woman, likely King Solomon and his beloved. In ancient times, gardens were places of beauty and intimacy where lovers would meet. The 'companions' likely refers to the beloved's female friends who would gather with her in these garden settings.
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