[a]Like a lily among the thorns,
So is (A)my darling among the [b]maidens.”

[c]Like an [d](B)apple tree among the trees of the forest,
So is my beloved among the [e]young men.
In his shade I took great delight and sat down,
And his (C)fruit was sweet to my [f]taste.
“He has (D)brought me to his [g]banquet hall,
And his (E)banner over me is love.

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Footnotes

  1. Song of Solomon 2:2 BRIDEGROOM
  2. Song of Solomon 2:2 Lit daughters
  3. Song of Solomon 2:3 BRIDE
  4. Song of Solomon 2:3 Or apricot
  5. Song of Solomon 2:3 Lit sons
  6. Song of Solomon 2:3 Lit palate
  7. Song of Solomon 2:4 Lit house of wine