Song of Solomon 8:3

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Song of Solomon 8:1–5 · Berean Standard Bible

1 O that you were to me like a brother who nursed at my mother’s breasts! If I found you outdoors, I would kiss you, and no one would despise me.

2 I would lead you and bring you to the house of my mother who taught me. I would give you spiced wine to drink, the nectar of my pomegranates.

3 His left hand is under my head, and his right arm embraces me.

4 O daughters of Jerusalem, I adjure you: Do not arouse or awaken love until the time is right.

5 Who is this coming up from the wilderness, leaning on her beloved?

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Song of Solomon 2:6

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