⁷ Those on guard duty found me
    as they were walking around in the city.
They beat me. They hurt me.
    Those on guard duty at the walls
    took my coat away from me.
⁸ Women of Jerusalem, make me a promise.
    If you find the one who loves me,
    tell him our love has made me weak.”

⁹ “You are the most beautiful woman of all.
    How is the one you love better than others?
How is he better than anyone else?
    Why do you ask us to make you this promise?”