1. THE SONG of songs [the most excellent of them all] which is Solomon's. [I Kings 4:32.]
2. Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! [she cries. Then, realizing that Solomon has arrived and has heard her speech, she turns to him and adds] For your love is better than wine!
3. [And she continues] The odor of your ointments is fragrant; your name is like perfume poured out. Therefore do the maidens love you.