Song of Songs 8:4-6

New International Reader's Version

⁴ Women of Jerusalem, make me a promise.
    Don’t stir up love.
    Don’t wake it up until it’s ready.”

⁵ “Who is this woman coming up from the desert?
    She’s leaning on the one who loves her.”

“Under the apple tree I woke you up.
    That’s where your mother became pregnant with you.
    She went into labor, and you were born there.
⁶ Hold me close to your heart where your royal seal is worn.
    Keep me as close to yourself as the bracelet on your arm.
My love for you is so strong it won’t let you go.
    Love is as powerful as death.
    Love’s jealousy is as strong as the grave.
Love is like a blazing fire.
    Love burns like a mighty flame.