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The Bride

Song of Songs 5:3

In 11 translations

BSB
I have taken off my robe— must I put it back on? I have washed my feet— must I soil them again?
KJV
I have put off my coat; how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet; how shall I defile them?
WEB
I have taken off my robe. Indeed, must I put it on? I have washed my feet. Indeed, must I soil them?
ASV
I have put off my garment; how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet; how shall I defile them?
LSV
I have put off my coat, how do I put it on? I have washed my feet, how do I defile them?
YLT
I have put off my coat, how do I put it on? I have washed my feet, how do I defile them?
DBY
— I have put off my tunic, how should I put it on? I have washed my feet, how should I pollute them? —
DRC
I have put off my garment, how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet, how shall I defile them?
GNV
I haue put off my coate, howe shall I put it on? I haue washed my feete, howe shall I defile them?
JPS
I have put off my coat; how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet; how shall I defile them?
LXXE
I have put off my coat; how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet, how shall I defile them?

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Original-language editions

WLC
פָּשַׁ֨טְתִּי֙ אֶת־כֻּתָּנְתִּ֔י אֵיכָ֖כָה אֶלְבָּשֶׁ֑נָּה רָחַ֥צְתִּי אֶת־רַגְלַ֖י אֵיכָ֥כָה אֲטַנְּפֵֽם׃
LXX-Br
Ἐξεδυσάμην τὸν χιτῶνά μου, πῶς ἐνδύοσμαι αὐτόν; ἐνιψάμην τοὺς πόδας μου, πῶς μολυνῶ αὐτούς;

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

  • Luke 11:7And suppose the one inside answers, ‘Do not bother me. My door is already shut, and my children and I are in bed. I cannot get up to give you anything.’
  • Proverbs 22:13The slacker says, “There is a lion outside! I will be slain in the streets!”
  • Romans 7:22–23For in my inner being I delight in God’s law. But I see another law at work in my body, warring against the law of my mind and holding me captive to the law of sin that dwells within me.
  • Matthew 25:5When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.
  • Matthew 26:38–43Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.” Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass…
  • Proverbs 3:28Do not tell your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I will provide”— when you already have the means.
  • Proverbs 13:4The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.

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