Song of Solomon 2:1-9 ▼

1 “I am the rose [of the plain] of Sharon, The lily of the valleys [that grows in deep places].”

2 “Like the lily among the thorns, So are you, my darling, among the maidens.”

3 “Like an apple tree [rare and welcome] among the trees of the forest, So is my beloved among the young men! In his shade I took great delight and sat down, And his fruit was sweet and delicious to my palate.

4 “He has brought me to his banqueting place, And his banner over me is love [waving overhead to protect and comfort me].

5 “Sustain me with raisin cakes, Refresh me with apples, Because I am sick with love.

6 “Let his left hand be under my head And his right hand embrace me.”

7 “I command that you take an oath, O daughters of Jerusalem, By the gazelles or by the does of the field [which run free], That you do not rouse nor awaken my love Until she pleases.”

8 “Listen! My beloved! Behold, he comes, Climbing on the mountains, Leaping and running on the hills!

9 “My beloved is like a gazelle or a young stag. Behold, he is standing behind our wall, He is looking through the windows, He is gazing through the lattice.