Do not stare at me because I am dark,
for the sun has gazed on me.
My mother’s sons were angry with me;(A)
they made me a keeper of the vineyards.(B)
I have not kept my own vineyard.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Song of Solomon 1:6 Lit my vineyard, which is mine

Do not stare at me because I am dark,
    because I am darkened by the sun.
My mother’s sons were angry with me
    and made me take care of the vineyards;(A)
    my own vineyard I had to neglect.

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