Song of Solomon 5:4-6

Good News Translation

⁴ My lover put his hand to the door,
    and I was thrilled that he was near.
⁵     I was ready to let him come in.
My hands were covered with myrrh,
    my fingers with liquid myrrh,
    as I grasped the handle of the door.
⁶ I opened the door for my lover,
    but he had already gone.
How I wanted to hear his voice!
I looked for him, but couldn't find him;
    I called to him, but heard no answer.