1. In my bed at night I sought the one I love; I sought him, but did not find him.
2. I will arise now and go about the city,through the streets and the plazas. I will seek the one I love.I sought him, but did not find him.
3. The guards who go about the city found me. I asked them, “Have you seen the one I love? ”
4. I had just passed themwhen I found the one I love.I held on to him and would not let him gountil I brought him to my mother’s house —to the chamber of the one who conceived me.
5. Young women of Jerusalem, I charge youby the gazelles and the wild does of the field:do not stir up or awaken loveuntil the appropriate time.