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He Embraces Me

The Woman

Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest,
so is my lover among the boys.
I desire to sit in his shade.
His fruit is sweet to my taste.

He has brought me to the reception hall,[a]
and his banner over me is love.[b]
Strengthen me with raisin cakes.
Refresh me with apples,
for I am weak from love.

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Footnotes

  1. Song of Songs 2:4 Literally house of wine, an expression that speaks of drink more than food
  2. Song of Songs 2:4 The meaning of the line is uncertain.