Compliments are often reserved for women, yet the Bible contains one of the most tender compliments ever written for a man: “How handsome you are, my beloved! Oh, how charming!” (Song of Solomon 1:16).
Here is what the verse means, why your husband or boyfriend needs to hear it, and a way to tell him on Valentine’s Day.
What the Verse Says
In Song of Solomon 1, the groom has just told his bride that she is beautiful. In verse 16, she answers with the same words turned toward him: he is handsome, he is charming, and their love feels like a home.
The dialogue shows love as a conversation in which admiration goes both ways.
Why Men Need to Hear It Too
- Many men rarely receive compliments about who they are, not only about what they do.
- Words of admiration build confidence and closeness.
- A compliment from Scripture adds a dimension of faith that ordinary words do not have.
Five Ways to Tell Him “How Handsome You Are”
- Leave the verse on a sticky note on his mirror.
- Say it out loud, at an unexpected moment.
- Write it in his Valentine’s card with one reason you admire him.
- Send it as a text in the middle of his workday.
- Offer him something he will use every day with the verse on it.
Keep the Verse Close: The Gift Set
Our Song of Solomon 1:16 “How Handsome You Are” design shows a woman lovingly holding her partner’s face, surrounded by red roses and hearts. It comes in two editions (classic edition and Black Love edition) on a t-shirt, a white mug, a black mug and a throw pillow.
Looking for more ideas? Read our guide to Bible verses for Valentine’s Day, or browse the full Valentine’s Day collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who says “How handsome you are” in Song of Solomon?
The bride, speaking to her beloved in Song of Solomon 1:16.
What is a Bible verse to tell my husband he is handsome?
Song of Solomon 1:16: “How handsome you are, my beloved! Oh, how charming!”
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