I am black, but comely, O you daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon. Treasury of Scripture black Isaiah 53:2 For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he has no form nor comeliness... Matthew 10:25 It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord... 1 Corinthians 4:10-13 We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ; we are weak, but you are strong; you are honorable, but we are despised... 1 John 3:1 Behold, what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knows us not... comely Psalm 90:17 And let the beauty of the LORD our God be on us: and establish you the work of our hands on us; yes... Psalm 149:4 For the LORD takes pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. Isaiah 61:10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation... Ezekiel 16:14 And your renown went forth among the heathen for your beauty: for it was perfect through my comeliness, which I had put on you... Matthew 22:1 And Jesus answered and spoke to them again by parables, and said, Luke 15:22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: Romans 13:14 But put you on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof. 2 Corinthians 5:21 For he has made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. Ephesians 5:26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, o ye Psalm 45:9 Kings' daughters were among your honorable women: on your right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir. Luke 13:34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which kill the prophets, and stone them that are sent to you... Galatians 4:26 But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all. as the tents Psalm 120:5 Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!
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5I am black, but comely, O you daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon. 6Look not on me, because I am black, because the sun has looked on me: my mother's children were angry with me; they made me the keeper of the vineyards; but my own vineyard have I not kept. 7Tell me, O you whom my soul loves, where you feed, where you make your flock to rest at noon: for why should I be as one that turns aside by the flocks of your companions? Parallel Verses American Standard Version
I am black, but comely, Oh ye daughters of Jerusalem, As the tents of Kedar, As the curtains of Solomon.
Douay-Rheims Bible
I am black but beautiful, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Cedar, as the curtains of Solomon.
Darby Bible Translation
I am black, but comely, daughters of Jerusalem, As the tents of Kedar, As the curtains of Solomon.
King James Bible
I am black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon.
Young's Literal Translation
Dark am I, and comely, daughters of Jerusalem, As tents of Kedar, as curtains of Solomon.
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