“Let (A)his left hand be under my head
And his right hand embrace me.”

[a](B)I want you to swear, O daughters of Jerusalem,
[b]Do not arouse or awaken my love
Until [c]she pleases.”

[d](C)Who is this coming up from the wilderness
Leaning on her beloved?”

[e]Beneath the [f](D)apple tree I awakened you;
There your mother was in labor with you,
There she was in labor and gave you birth.

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Footnotes

  1. Song of Solomon 8:4 BRIDEGROOM
  2. Song of Solomon 8:4 Or Why should you arouse
  3. Song of Solomon 8:4 Or it
  4. Song of Solomon 8:5 CHORUS
  5. Song of Solomon 8:5 BRIDE
  6. Song of Solomon 8:5 Or apricot