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she was their “little sister”

Song of Songs 8:8-14 (JDV)

Song of Songs 8:8 Our sister is young; she has no breasts. What will we do for our sister on the day she is spoken for?
Song of Songs 8:9 If she is a wall, we will build a silver barricade on her. If she is a door, we will enclose her with cedar planks.
Song of Songs 8:10 I am a wall and my breasts like towers. So, in his eyes I have become like one who finds peace.
Song of Songs 8:11 Solomon owned a vineyard in Baal-hamon. He leased the vineyard to tenants. Each was to bring for his fruit one thousand pieces of silver.
Song of Songs 8:12 I have my own vineyard. The one thousand are for you, Solomon, but two hundred for those who take care of its fruits.
Song of Songs 8:13 You who dwell in the gardens, companions are listening for your voice; let me hear you!
Song of Songs 8:14 Run away with me, my love, and be like a gazelle or a young stag on the mountains of spices.

she was their “little sister”

The anticipated day has come, and the bride and groom enjoy each other, and find peace in each other’s arms. But she remembers the community who guarded her chastity when she was their “little sister.” One of the underlying messages of this poem is how marital love is sacred, and thus should be protected. Real friends protect each other. Real lovers wait until the time is right.

LORD, give us the wisdom to enjoy love as it was meant to be, unencumbered by guilt, unashamed before you.