7. The watchmen found meas they patrolled the city.They hit me; they hurt me.The guards on the wall took away my coat.
8. I tell you, women of Jerusalem,if you find my lover,tell him I am weak with love.
9. Is your lover better than other lovers,you, the most beautiful of women?Is your lover better than other lovers?Is that why you talk like this?
10. My lover is clean and tanned.He’s the best of 10,000 men.
11. His head is like the finest gold.His hair is wavy and black like a raven.
12. His eyes are like dovesby springs of water.They seem to be bathed in cream.They are set like jewels.
13. His cheeks are like garden beds of spices.They smell like mounds of perfume.His lips are like liliesflowing with myrrh.
14. His hands are like gold hinges,filled with jewels.His body is like smooth ivorycovered with sapphires.
15. His legs are like large marble posts,standing on bases of fine gold.He is tall like a cedar of Lebanon—like the best cedar trees.
16. His mouth is sweet to kiss.I desire him very much.Yes, daughters of Jerusalem,this is my lover.This is my friend.