I am a rose[a][b] of Sharon,
a lily[c] of the valleys.(A)

M Like a lily among thorns,
so is my darling among the young women.

W Like an apricot[d] tree among the trees of the forest,
so is my love among the young men.
I delight to sit in his shade,
and his fruit is sweet to my taste.
He brought me to the banquet hall,[e](B)
and he looked on me with love.[f](C)
Sustain me with raisins;
refresh me with apricots,[g]
for I am lovesick.(D)
His left hand is under my head,
and his right arm embraces me.[h](E)

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Footnotes

  1. Song of Solomon 2:1 Or meadow saffron
  2. Song of Solomon 2:1 Not the modern flower but a common wildflower in northern Israel
  3. Song of Solomon 2:1 Or lotus
  4. Song of Solomon 2:3 Or apple
  5. Song of Solomon 2:4 Lit the house of wine
  6. Song of Solomon 2:4 Or and his banner over me is love
  7. Song of Solomon 2:5 Or apples
  8. Song of Solomon 2:6 Or Let his left hand be under . . . and his right arm embrace me

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