13 M You[a] who dwell in the gardens—
companions(A) are listening for your voice—
let me hear you!(B)

14 W Hurry to me, my love,
and be like a gazelle
or a young stag
on the mountains of spices.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. Song of Solomon 8:13 In Hb, the word for You is feminine.

The Lover

13 You who sit in the gardens,
    companions are listening for your voice,
        but let me hear it.

The Loved One

14 Come quickly, my beloved, and be like a gazelle
    or a young stag on the mountains of spices.

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He

13 You who dwell in the gardens
    with friends in attendance,
    let me hear your voice!

She

14 Come away, my beloved,
    and be like a gazelle(A)
or like a young stag(B)
    on the spice-laden mountains.(C)

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