Song of Solomon 4:11

“Thy lips, O [my] spouse, drop [as] the honeycomb, etc.] Words, for sweetness, delight, and pleasure, like that; so the speech of persons, flowing from their mouth and tongue, is said to be sweeter than the honeycombf260; and lovers are said to be sweeter to one another than the sweet honeyf261: so the lips or words of the church in prayer, as the Targum; or in praise of Christ, and thankfulness to him; or in the ministration of the doctrines of the Gospel, which are pleasant words; or in common conversation, are pleasing to Christ; when, like the honey, they drop freely and without constraint; gradually, at proper seasons and opportunities, as prudence directs; and continually, more or less,…”

“The similes employed refer to the graces of adornment, speech, and gesture, as expressions of inward character and sentiment. Song of Solomon 4:9 With one of thine eyes - Rather, with one look of thine. Song of Solomon 4:11 Honeycomb - literally, Thy lips distill a dropping (of pure honey). Compare the marginal references. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Thy lips - Thy speeches both to me in prayer and praises, and to men for their edification, are highly acceptable to me. Milk - Words more sweet and comfortable than honey or milk. Garments - Of that righteousness wherewith I have adorned thee. Lebanon - Which was very sweet and grateful in regard of the great numbers of sweet - smelling spices and trees which grow on that mountain. Song of Solomon (Canticles) 4:12”

“lips: Sol 4:3, Sol 5:13, Sol 7:9; Psa 71:14, Psa 71:15, Psa 71:23, Psa 71:24; Pro 16:24; Hos 14:2; Heb 13:15 honey: Sol 5:1; Pro 24:13, Pro 24:14; Isa 7:15 the smell: Sol 4:10; Gen 27:27; Psa 45:8; Hos 14:7 Song of Solomon (Canticles) 4:12”