(A)His left hand is under my head,
    and his right hand embraces me!
I (B)adjure you, O (C)daughters of Jerusalem,
    (D)that you not stir up or awaken love
    until it pleases.

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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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