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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.

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

[a](B)I call you to solemnly swear, O daughters of Jerusalem,
[b]Why should you arouse or awaken my love
Until [c]she pleases?”

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  1. Song of Songs 8:4 BRIDEGROOM
  2. Song of Songs 8:4 Or Do not arouse
  3. Song of Songs 8:4 Or it