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Song of Songs 8:3-4
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Song of Songs 8:3-4
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
3 O that his left hand were under my head
and that his right hand embraced me!(A)
4 I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem,
do not stir up or awaken love
until it is ready!(B)
Song of Solomon 8:3-4
International Standard Version
Song of Solomon 8:3-4
International Standard Version
3 Let his left hand be under my head,
and let his right hand embrace me.
4 Swear to me, young women of Jerusalem,
that you won’t awaken or arouse love
before its proper time![a]
Footnotes
- Song of Solomon 8:4 Lit. until it pleases
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