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Like a lily among the thorns,[a]
    so is my love among the maidens.
As an apple tree among the trees of the forest,
    so is my beloved among the young men.
In his shade I sat down with delight,[b]
    and his fruit was sweet to my palate.

Banquet Hall of Love

He brought me to the house of the wine,
    and his intention was love toward me.

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Footnotes

  1. Song of Solomon 2:2 Or “brambles”
  2. Song of Solomon 2:3 Literally “I sat down and I delighted”

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