Holman Christian Standard Bible CSB
New International Version NIV
1 If only I could treat you like my brother, one who nursed at my mother's breasts, I would find you in public and kiss you, and no one would scorn me.
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If only you were to me like a brother, who was nursed at my mother’s breasts! Then, if I found you outside, I would kiss you, and no one would despise me.
2 I would lead you, I would take you, to the house of my mother who taught me. I would give you spiced wine to drink from my pomegranate juice.
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I would lead you and bring you to my mother’s house— she who has 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 hand embraces me.
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His left arm is under my head and his right arm embraces me.
4 Young women of Jerusalem, I charge you: do not stir up or awaken love until the appropriate time.
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Daughters of Jerusalem, I charge you: Do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires.
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