3As an apricot tree among the trees of the forest, so is my beloved among the young men. I sit down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit is sweet to my taste.
4He brought me to the house of wine, and his banner over me was love.
5Revive me with raisin cakes and refresh me with apricots, for I am weak with love.
6His left hand is under my head, and his right hand embraces me.
7I want you to swear, daughters of Jerusalem, by the gazelles and the does of the fields, that you will not awaken or arouse love until she pleases.
8There is the sound of my beloved! Listen, here he comes, leaping over the mountains, jumping over the hills.