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The Woman Speaks to the Man She Loves

Kiss me with the kisses of your mouth,
    because your love is better than wine [C makes one light-headed].
The ·smell [scent] of your ·perfume [cologne; L oil] is ·pleasant [wonderful],
    and your ·name [reputation] is pleasant like ·expensive [or poured out] ·perfume [cologne; L oil].
    That’s why the young women love you.
·Take me with [L Draw me after] you; let’s run together.
    The king takes me into his ·rooms [bedroom; inner chamber].

Friends Speak to the Man

We will rejoice and be happy with you;
    we praise your love more than wine [v. 2].
With good reason, the young women love you.

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