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Your mouth like the best wine, That goes down smoothly for my beloved, Gliding through the lips of those who are asleep.

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Words Like the Best Wine

Commentators explain that the bride's "mouth" being "like the best wine" is a rich metaphor. It can refer to her sweet words and kisses, but many see a deeper spiritual meaning. John Gill suggests it represents the church's speech—specifically the preaching of the Gospel, which is pure, ancient, and delightful to those who receive it. This "wine" of truth strengthens and refreshes the soul.

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Song Of Solomon

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Song Of Solomon 7:6–10

18th Century

Theologian

A brief dialogue: Song of Solomon 7:6–9 are spoken by the king, while the end of Song of Solomon 7:9 and all of[Reference Son…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Song Of Solomon 7:9

19th Century

Bishop

Causing the lips.

The text in this verse has evidently undergone some change. The Septuagint, instead of siphtheî yeshe…

John Gill

John Gill

On Song Of Solomon 7:9

17th Century

Pastor

And the roof of your mouth like the best wine
Which may intend, either her taste, as the word is rendered in ([Refere…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Song Of Solomon 7:1–9

17th Century

Minister

The analogies here are different from what they were before, and in the original refer to glorious and splendid clothing. All His saints have such …