1 I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. |
2 As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters. |
3 As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste. |
4 He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love. |
5 Stay me with flagons, comfort me with apples: for I am sick of love. |
6 His left hand is under my head, and his right hand doth embrace me. |
7 I charge you, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes, and by the hinds of the field, that ye stir not up, nor awake my love, till he please. |
