The Groom

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

The Chorus

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

The Bride

“Beneath the (C)apple tree I awakened you;
There your mother went into labor with you,
There she was in labor and gave birth to you.
Put me like a seal over your heart,
Like a (D)seal on your arm.
For love is as strong as death,
[b](E)Jealousy is as severe as Sheol;
Its flames are flames of fire,
[c]The flame of the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Song of Solomon 8:4 Lit Why should you disturb or
  2. Song of Solomon 8:6 Or Its passion is as inflexible
  3. Song of Solomon 8:6 Another reading is A vehement flame

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