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Song of Solomon 1:1
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.
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Interpretation

Wisdom shapes a love strong that is practiced in workplaces and streets in Song of Solomon 1:1—consider "love" and "would". Keep love strong in how we make amends—learn freedom in service.

Context

This passage belongs to Song of Solomon, a poetry/wisdom witness, developing love strong. Read in Song of Solomon 1, its force becomes clearer. It also intersects wisdom & worship. Listen for “love” alongside “would”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Song of Solomon to Solomon (trad.). Critical study of Song of Solomon often concludes: Love poetry anthology; allegorical readings later.. Scholars commonly date Song of Solomon Post‑exilic or Hellenistic period.. This verse leans into wisdom & worship.

More details
Traditional:Solomon (trad.)
Modern scholarship:Love poetry anthology; allegorical readings later.
Date:Post‑exilic or Hellenistic period.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not change the overall sense.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46