Song of Solomon 8:3-5

New Century Version

³ My lover’s left hand is under my head,
    and his right arm holds me tight.
⁴ Women of Jerusalem,
    promise not to awaken
or excite my feelings of love
    until it is ready.

⁵ Who is this coming out of the desert,
    leaning on her lover?

I woke you under the apple tree
    where you were born;
    there your mother gave birth to you.