The Young Shulammite Bride and Jerusalem’s Daughters 1 TheSong of Songs, which is Solomon’s. 2 “May he kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! For your love is better…

The Bride’s Admiration 1 “I am the rose of Sharon, The lily of the valleys.” 2 “Like a lily among the thorns, So is my darling among the maidens.” 3…

The Bride’s Troubled Dream 1 “On my bed night after night I sought him Whom my soul loves; I sought him but did not find him. 2 ‘I must arise…

Solomon’s Love Expressed 1 “How beautiful you are, my darling, How beautiful you are! Your eyes arelikedoves behind your veil; Your hair is like a flock of goats That have…

The Torment of Separation 1 “I have come into my garden, my sister,mybride; I have gathered my myrrh along with my balsam. I have eaten my honeycomb and my honey;…

Mutual Delight in Each Other 1 “Where has your beloved gone, O most beautiful among women? Where has your beloved turned, That we may seek him with you?” 2 “My…

Admiration by the Bridegroom 1 “How beautiful are your feet in sandals, O prince’s daughter! The curves of your hips are like jewels, The work of the hands of an…

The Lovers Speak 1 “Oh that you were like a brother to me Who nursed at my mother’s breasts. IfI found you outdoors, I would kiss you; No one would…