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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O that his left hand were under my head
    and that his right hand embraced me!(A)
I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem,
    do not stir up or awaken love
    until it is ready!(B)

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