“The justified here begins to praise herself and says, "I am the flower of the field" because she was not spread abroad throughout the earth. For, behold, I am a flower to all men through faith in you.”
Hippolytus of Rome, 3th c. — TREATISE ON THE SONG OF SONGS 17:1
Original
1I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.
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In context
— Song of Solomon 2:1 —
2As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.
3As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.