1 "Oh that you were like a brother to me Who nursed at my mother's breasts. If I found you outdoors, I would kiss you; No one would despise me, either.
2 "I would lead you and bring you Into the house of my mother, who used to instruct me; I would give you spiced wine to drink from the juice of my pomegranates.
3 "Let his left hand be under my head And his right hand embrace me."
4 "I want you to swear, O daughters of Jerusalem, Do not arouse or awaken my love Until she pleases."