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The Lover

Like a lily among thorns,
    so is my darling among the young women.

The Loved One

Like an apple[a] tree among the trees of the forest,
    so is my beloved among the young men.
In his shade I take delight and sit down,
    and his fruit is sweet to my taste.[b]
He has brought me to the banquet hall,
    and his banner over me is love.

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Footnotes

  1. Song of Solomon 2:3 Or apricot
  2. Song of Solomon 2:3 Lit. palate

He

Like a lily among thorns
    is my darling among the young women.

She

Like an apple[a] tree among the trees of the forest
    is my beloved(A) among the young men.
I delight(B) to sit in his shade,
    and his fruit is sweet to my taste.(C)
Let him lead me to the banquet hall,(D)
    and let his banner(E) over me be love.

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Footnotes

  1. Song of Songs 2:3 Or possibly apricot; here and elsewhere in Song of Songs