Proverbs 7:16
I have covered my bed with colored linens from Egypt.
In context
13 She took hold of him and kissed him and with a brazen face she said: 14 “Today I fulfilled my vows, and I have food from my fellowship offering at home.
15 So I came out to meet you; I looked for you and have found you! 16 I have covered my bed with colored linens from Egypt. 17 I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes and cinnamon. 18 Come, let’s drink deeply of love till morning; let’s enjoy ourselves with love!
19 My husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 7:16 in the KJV
I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, With carved works, with fine linen of Egypt.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 7:16 in the ESV
I have spread my couch with coverings, colored linens from Egyptian linen;