Song of Songs 2 New American Bible (Revised Edition) Chapter 2 1 W I am a flower of Sharon,[a] a lily of the valleys. 2 M Like a lily among thorns, so is my friend among women. 3 W Like an apple tree among the trees of the woods, so is my lover among men. In his shadow[b] I delight to sit, and his fruit is sweet to my taste. 4 He brought me to the banquet hall[c] and his glance at me signaled love. 5 Strengthen me with raisin cakes,[d] refresh me with apples, for I am sick with love. 6 His left hand is under my head and his right arm embraces me. 7 I adjure you, Daughters of Jerusalem,[e] by the gazelles and the does of the field, Do not awaken, or stir up love until it is ready. Her Lover’s Visit Remembered 8 W The sound of my lover! here he comes[f] springing across the mountains, leaping across the hills. 9 My lo...