May his left hand be under my head,
and his right arm embrace me.(A)
Young women of Jerusalem, I charge you,
do not stir up or awaken love
until the appropriate time.(B)

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        His left arm is beneath my head,
        and his right embraces me!

Make a solemn pledge,
        daughters of Jerusalem,
        never to rouse, never to arouse love
        until it desires.

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