Song of Songs 2:1-7

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.

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

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

6Let 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.”