Old Testament · Poetry & Wisdom

Song of Solomon

Written by Solomon. Written for People learning that love is a gift to protect, not a game.

Big picture in three sentences

Song of Solomon is a book of love poems between a bride and a groom.

It celebrates delight, loyalty, and the goodness of marriage.

Families can say simply: God invented love, and real love protects the other person.

Many waters cannot quench love is the book's famous line.

Key verse · Song of Solomon 8:7

“Many waters can’t quench love, neither can floods drown it. If a man would give all the wealth of his house for love, he would be utterly scorned.”