Susanna 20
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CEB
They said, “Look, the gates are locked, and nobody can see us. We desire you, so do what we want and have sex with us.
NRSVA
They said, ‘Look, the garden doors are shut, and no one can see us. We are burning with desire for you; so give your consent, and lie with us.
NRSVUE
They said, “Look, the garden doors are shut, and no one can see us. We are burning with desire for you, so give your consent, and lie with us.
RSV
“Look, the garden doors are shut, no one sees us, and we are in love with you; so give your consent, and lie with us.
WYC
Lo! the doors of the garden be closed, and no man seeth us, and we be in the covetousness or concupiscence of (or for) thee. Wherefore assent thou to us, and be thou meddled (or mingled) with us. [Lo! doors of the garden be closed, and no man seeth us, and we be in the covetousness of thee. Wherefore accord to us, and be joined with us.]
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