Song of Songs 1

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RBT Paraphrase

1 A song of the Songs which is Complete One's ("Solomon's").
2 He is kissing myself from the kisses of the mouth of himself for better than wine are the beloved ones of yourself!

Upon a Pillar and Base of the Truth

3 To the fragrance of the good oils of yourself She is emptying out a name of yourself upon a stand¹ the maidens have loved yourself.
4 Draw in myself, we are running behind yourself, The King has brought myself in to the inner rooms of himself We are spinning around and we are rejoicing within yourself We are reminding her² the teats of yourself are more than wine! Straight ones have loved yourself!
5 A blackened one of myself and a lovely one, daughters of Foundation of Peace As the tents of Darkened; As the curtains of Complete One.

The Sons: Pleasant Plantings

6 Do not gaze at myself, myself who is blackened-blackened³ the Sun she who has caught sight of myself, The sons of the mother of myself were burned glowing hot within myself, they placed myself, she who takes care of the self eternal Vineyards The vineyard of myself, who is my own, I have not taken care of!
7 Put her in front to myself, whom she has loved, the Soul of myself! How she is shepherding! How she is crouching within the dual noon-light of Complete One ("Solomon")!⁴ I am like her who wraps around over ranks of your allies.

The Beautiful One within women

8 If you are not perceiving yourself, the Beautiful One within women,⁵ go out to yourself in the heels of the Flock and shepherd the self eternal young female goats against the dwelling places of the Shepherds!9 To the horse/mare of myself within the chariots of Great House ("Pharaoh") I have compared you my companion!10 They have become lovely, the jawbones of yourself within the successions/turns of the neck of yourself in a string of pearls.11 We are making turns/successions of gold to yourself in company with points of the Silver.12 Until him who is the King within his encircling place, The spikenard of myself has given the fragrance of himself.13 A package of the Myrrh, the beloved one of myself to myself In between the breasts he is lodging the night.14 A cluster of the Covering, is the beloved one of myself to myself in the Eye of Fortune ("Ayin Gadi").⁶

הנך Behold Yourself

15 Behold yourself! A beautiful one! My companion! Behold yourself! A beautiful one! The dual eye-springs of yourself, of doves!
16 Behold yourself! A handsome one, beloved one of myself! Indeed a delightful one, indeed the bed of ourselves is fresh green!
17 The rafters of the houses of ourselves, cedar trees The runners, of cypress trees.

RBT Hebrew Literal

1 a song the Songs who/which to Complete One
2 he is kissing myself from kisses mouth of himself for good ones teats/beloveds of yourself from wine
3 to the fragrance oils of yourself good ones oil she is emptying out name of yourself upon/against/yoke an upright one/stand maidens they have loved you
4 draw in myself behind yourself we are running He caused me to come in the King to the inner rooms of himself we are spinning around and we are rejoicing within yourself we are reminding her teats/beloveds of yourself from wine those who are level they have loved yourself
5 A blackened one myself and lovely one daughters/built-ones Foundation of Peace like the tents he has grown dark like the curtains Complete One
6 a god/dont/toward you are seeing me which myself black-black she who has caught sight me the Sun sons/my son mother of myself his snort/they were burned hot within me they placed me she who takes care את-self eternal the Vineyards my vineyard who is to myself not I have not taken care of
7 put in front of her to myself whom she has loved the breath/soul of myself How? you/she is shepherding How? you/she is crouching down within the dual bright-ones Complete One I am as she who wraps up upon/against/yoke arrangements your allies
8 if not you are perceiving to yourself/walk the Beautiful one within women go out to yourself/walk in heels the Flock and pasture את-self eternal little female goats upon/against/yoke dwelling places the Shepherds
9 to the horse of myself within chariots Pharaoh I have compared/likened you my companion
10 they have become lovely the jawbones of yourself within the successions/turns your neck within a string of pearls
11 turns/successions gold we are making to yourself/walk together with/a people points Silver ones
12 until/perpetually/witness who is the King in his encircling place spikenard of myself he has given fragrance of himself
13 a pouch the Myrrh beloved of myself to myself in between breasts he is lodging the night
14 a cluster of the Ransom beloved of myself to myself in the hand eye Fortune
15 Behold yourself! beautiful one my companion Behold yourself! beautiful one the dual eyes of yourself doves
16 Behold yourself! beautiful one beloved of myself yea/a nostril/anger yea/a nostril/anger
17 the rafters our houses cedar trees runners/perlins of cypress trees

AI Commentary

This text reimagines the traditional "Song of Songs" with a striking emphasis on the self, blending sensual imagery with mystical symbolism. It seems to invite a dual reading—one that speaks of passionate, intimate love, and another that delves into the spiritual journey of self-realization.

Love as a Reflection of the Self

The text constantly oscillates between “myself” and “yourself,” suggesting that the beloved is not merely an external figure but also a projection of the self. This repeated call to “behold yourself” urges the reader to recognize an inner beauty and divine worth. In this interpretation, love becomes an inward journey: a merging of the lover and the beloved, hinting at an inherent unity where the act of loving mirrors the act of self-discovery.

Mystical Union and Sacred Imagery

Drawing on familiar symbols from the biblical Song of Songs—wine, kisses, fragrant oils—the text transforms these elements into metaphors for ecstatic, transformative experiences. Wine and kisses, often associated with physical pleasure, here also represent the intoxication of spiritual union. The “King” who brings “myself” into the inner rooms of “himself” could be read as a metaphor for the higher self or divine spark guiding one towards inner truth.

Symbolism of Structure and Nature

The imagery of pillars, bases, and stands suggests a foundation built on truth and stability, as if love itself is structured like sacred architecture. Nature, too, plays a vital role: vineyards, cedar trees, and cypress evoke growth, vitality, and endurance. These natural images are interwoven with the human experience, symbolizing how our inner landscapes can flourish when nourished by both sensual love and spiritual insight.

Embracing Dualities

One of the text’s most intriguing aspects is its integration of contrasts—light and dark, beauty and blemish. Phrases like “a blackened one of myself” hint at the necessity of embracing all facets of the self, including the parts that seem imperfect or shadowed. This integration of opposites mirrors many mystical traditions that view the reconciliation of dualities as essential for attaining wholeness. The text, therefore, can be seen as a call to acknowledge and unite these seemingly disparate elements within us.

Conclusion

In essence, the passage is a layered allegory of love that transcends mere physical attraction. It is an invitation to explore the depths of self-awareness, suggesting that true beauty and divinity are found in the union of all parts of our being. Whether read as an erotic celebration or a spiritual guide, the text challenges us to see love as both a mirror and a bridge—a path that leads inward to the core of our own existence.