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

The Groom

(B)Swear to me, you daughters of Jerusalem:
[a]Do not disturb or awaken my love
Until she pleases.”

The Chorus

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

The Bride

“Beneath the (D)apple tree I awakened you;
There your mother went into labor with you,
There she was in labor and gave birth to you.

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Footnotes

  1. Song of Solomon 8:4 Lit Why should you disturb or

His left arm is under my head
    and his right arm embraces me.(A)
Daughters of Jerusalem, I charge you:
    Do not arouse or awaken love
    until it so desires.(B)

Friends

Who is this coming up from the wilderness(C)
    leaning on her beloved?

She

Under the apple tree I roused you;
    there your mother conceived(D) you,
    there she who was in labor gave you birth.

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