Let (A)his left hand be under my head,
And his right hand embrace me.”

The Groom

(B)Swear to me, you daughters of Jerusalem:
[a]Do not disturb or awaken my love
Until she pleases.”

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  1. Song of Solomon 8:4 Lit Why should you disturb or

Your left arm would be under my head,
    and your right arm would embrace me.

Promise me, O women of Jerusalem,
    not to awaken love until the time is right.[a]

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  1. 8:4 Or not to awaken love until it is ready.