15 So I came out to meet you,to search for you, and I’ve found you.
16 I’ve spread coverings on my bed —richly colored linen from Egypt.
17 I’ve perfumed my bedwith myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
18 Come, let’s drink deeply of lovemaking until morning. Let’s feast on each other’s love!
19 My husband isn’t home;he went on a long journey.
20 He took a bag of money with himand will come home at the time of the full moon.”
21 She seduces him with her persistent pleading;she lures with her flattering talk.