[a]To me, (A)my darling, you are like
My (B)mare among the chariots of Pharaoh.
10 “Your (C)cheeks are lovely with ornaments,
Your neck with strings of (D)beads.”

11 [b]We will make for you ornaments of gold
With beads of silver.”

12 [c]While the king was at his [d]table,
My [e](E)perfume gave forth its fragrance.
13 “My beloved is to me a pouch of (F)myrrh
Which lies all night between my breasts.
14 “My beloved is to me a cluster of (G)henna blossoms
In the vineyards of (H)Engedi.”

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Footnotes

  1. Song of Solomon 1:9 Lit I have compared you to
  2. Song of Solomon 1:11 CHORUS
  3. Song of Solomon 1:12 BRIDE
  4. Song of Solomon 1:12 Or couch
  5. Song of Solomon 1:12 Lit nard