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A mare with restrained ancient chariot harness beside gold and silver ornaments; poetic comparison, no woman transformed into animal.
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Song of Songs 1:9-11

Ornaments and Splendor

Love Better Than Wine · Song of Songs 1

Story guide: A voice praises the woman through the striking image of a mare among royal chariots, then turns to ornaments on her cheeks and neck. The adorned horse and nearby jewels connect splendor, presence, and attraction. The final 'we' broadens the promise of adornment without clearly identifying every speaker.

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9I compare you, my beloved, to my mare among Pharaoh’s chariots.

10Your cheeks are lovely with ornaments, your neck with strings of jewels.

11We will make for you ornaments of gold, with studs of silver.

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