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May his left hand be under my head,
and his right arm embrace me.(A)
Young women of Jerusalem, I charge you,
do not stir up or awaken love
until the appropriate time.(B)

Young Women

Who is this(C) coming up from the wilderness,
leaning on the one she loves?

Woman

I awakened you under the apricot tree.(D)
There your mother conceived you;
there she conceived and gave you birth.

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