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 under my head
    and his right arm embraces me.(A)
Daughters of Jerusalem, I charge you:
    Do not arouse or awaken love
    until it so desires.(B)

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