Song of Solomon 1:7
"Don’t stare at me because I am dark, because the sun has scorched me. My mother’s sons were angry with me. They made me keeper of the vineyards. I haven’t kept my own vineyard."
Key Reflection
This passage conveys the speaker's humility, acknowledging her darkened skin as a result of toil and exposure. The reference to her brothers' anger and her role as a vineyard keeper symbolizes the trials she has faced, yet emphasizes that despite these challenges, she remains committed to her duties even without tending to her own needs first.
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