His left hand is under my head,
and his right arm embraces 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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Let his left hand be under my head,
    and let his right hand embrace me.

Swear to me, young women of Jerusalem,
    that you won’t awaken or arouse love
        before its proper time![a]

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Footnotes

  1. Song of Solomon 8:4 Lit. until it pleases