1 I am merely a rosefrom the land of Sharon,a lily from the valley.
2 My darling, when comparedwith other young women,you are a lily among thorns.
3 And you, my love,are an apple treeamong trees of the forest.Your shade brought me pleasure;your fruit was sweet.
4 You led me to your banquet roomand showered me with love.
5 Refresh and strengthen mewith raisins and apples.I am hungry for love!
6 Put your left hand under my headand embrace mewith your right arm.
7 Young women of Jerusalem,promise me by the powerof deer and gazellesnever to awaken lovebefore it is ready.