Song of Solomon 1:2–6

Woman

2 Oh, that he would kiss me with the kisses of his mouth!

For your caressesA are more delightful than wine.b

3 The fragrance of your perfume is intoxicating;c

your name is perfume poured out.d

No wonder young womenB adore you.

4 Take me with youe—let’s hurry.

Oh, that the king would bringC me to his chambers.

Young Women

We will rejoice and be glad in you;

we will celebrate your caresses more than wine.

Woman

It is only right that they adore you.

5 Daughters of Jerusalem,f

I am dark like the tents of Kedar,g

yet lovelyh like the curtains of Solomon.

6 Do not stare at me because I am dark,

for the sun has gazed on me.

My mother’s sons were angry with me;i

they made me take care of the vineyards.j

I have not taken care of my own vineyard.