Song of Solomon 3:8 in English

⁸ They all handle the sword, and are expert in war: Every man hath his sword upon his thigh, Because of fear in the night.

⁸ They all hold a sword, being expert in war: every man has his sword upon his thigh because of fear by night.

⁸ They all hold swords, being expert in war: every man hath his sword upon his thigh because of fear in the night.

⁸ They all hold swords, being expert in war: every man hath his sword upon his thigh because of fear in the night.

⁸ They all hold a sword, being expert in war: every man has his sword upon his thigh because of fear by night.

⁸ They all handle the sword, and are expert in war: every man hath his sword upon his thigh, because of fear in the night.

⁸ They all have swords and they all ◄are trained to/know well how to► use them. Each one has his sword strapped to his side and is prepared to defend Solomon from dangers that might occur even during the night.

⁸ They all hold a sword, being expert in war: every man has his sword upon his thigh because of fear by night.

⁸ They all handle the sword, and are expert in war. Every man has his sword on his thigh, because of fear in the night.

⁸ They all handle the sword, and are expert in war. Every man has his sword on his thigh, because of fear in the night.

⁸ They all handle the sword, and are expert in war. Every man has his sword on his thigh, because of fear in the night.

⁸ All of them armed with swords, trained in war; every man has his sword at his side, because of fear in the night.

⁸ They all hold the sword, Experts in war; Each hath his sword upon his thigh Because of alarm in the nights.

⁸ All holding swords, and most expert in war: every man’s sword upon his thigh, because of fears in the night.

⁸ All of them are expert swordsmen who have battle experience. They each carry a sword strapped to the thigh, ready for any night-time attacks.

⁸ They all handle the sworde, and are expert in warre, euery one hath his sword vpon his thigh for the feare by night.

⁸ They all handle the sword, and are expert in war; every man hath his sword upon his thigh, because of dread in the night.

⁸ They all hold swords, being expert in war: Every man hath his sword upon his thigh because of fear in the night.

⁸ All of them are girded with the sword, are expert in war; every one hath his sword upon his thigh, because of the terror in the nights.

⁸ They all hold a sword, Being expert in war: Every man has his sword upon his thigh Because of fear by night.

⁸ They all wear swords, Being skilled in war. Every one hath his sword girt upon his thigh, On account of danger in the night.

⁸ All of them are skilled with a sword and are experienced in warfare. Every man has his sword at his side, armed against the terrors of the night.

⁸ They all handle the sword, and are expert in war. Every man has his sword on his thigh, because of fear in the night.

⁸ They all handle the sword, and are expert in war. Every man has his sword on his thigh, because of fear in the night.

⁸ They all hold swords, being expert in war: every man hath his sword upon his thigh because of fear in the night.

⁸ They all handle the sword, and are expert in war. Every man has his sword on his thigh, because of fear in the night.

⁸ They all handle the sword, and are expert in war. Every man has his sword on his thigh, because of fear in the night.

⁸ and all they hold swords, and be most witting to battles; the sword of each man is on his hip, for the dread of nights.

⁸ and all they hold swords, and be most witting to battles; the sword of each man is on his hip, for the dread of nights. (and they all hold swords, and be most knowing about battle, or about fighting; the sword of each man is on his hip, ready for any attack in the night.)

⁸ All of them holding sword, taught of battle, Each his sword by his thigh, for fear at night.