Because of the fragrance of your good ointments,
Your name is ointment poured forth;
Therefore the virgins love you.

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“The aroma of your oils is fragrant and pleasing;
Your name is perfume poured out;
Therefore the maidens love you.

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Pleasing is the fragrance of your perfumes;(A)
    your name(B) is like perfume poured out.
    No wonder the young women(C) love you!

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The Woman

2-3 Kiss me—full on the mouth!
    Yes! For your love is better than wine,
    headier than your aromatic oils.
The syllables of your name murmur like a meadow brook.
    No wonder everyone loves to say your name!

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