[a]Like an [b](A)apple tree among the trees of the forest,
So is my beloved among the [c]young men.
In his shade I took great delight and sat down,
And his (B)fruit was sweet to my [d]taste.
“He has (C)brought me to his [e]banquet hall,
And his (D)banner over me is love.
“Sustain me with (E)raisin cakes,
Refresh me with [f](F)apples,
Because (G)I am lovesick.

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Footnotes

  1. Song of Solomon 2:3 BRIDE
  2. Song of Solomon 2:3 Or apricot
  3. Song of Solomon 2:3 Lit sons
  4. Song of Solomon 2:3 Lit palate
  5. Song of Solomon 2:4 Lit house of wine
  6. Song of Solomon 2:5 Or apricots