The Groom

(A)Swear to me, you (B)daughters of Jerusalem,
By the (C)gazelles or by the (D)does of the field,
(E)That you will not disturb or awaken my love
Until she pleases.”

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Daughters of Jerusalem, I charge you(A)
    by the gazelles and by the does of the field:
Do not arouse or awaken love
    until it so desires.(B)

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(A)Swear to me, you daughters of Jerusalem,
If you find my beloved,
As to what you will tell him:
For (B)I am lovesick.”

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Daughters of Jerusalem, I charge you(A)
    if you find my beloved,(B)
what will you tell him?
    Tell him I am faint with love.(C)

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The Groom

(A)Swear to me, you daughters of Jerusalem:
[a]Do not disturb or awaken my love
Until she pleases.”

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Footnotes

  1. Song of Solomon 8:4 Lit Why should you disturb or

Daughters of Jerusalem, I charge you:
    Do not arouse or awaken love
    until it so desires.(A)

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