8. He was going down the street near her corner,walking along in the direction of her house
9. at twilight, as the day was fading,as the dark of night set in.
10. Then out came a woman to meet him,dressed like a prostitute and with crafty intent.
11. (She is unruly and defiant,her feet never stay at home;
12. now in the street, now in the squares,at every corner she lurks.)
13. She took hold of him and kissed himand with a brazen face she said:
14. ‘Today I fulfilled my vows,and I have food from my fellowship offering at home.
15. So I came out to meet you;I looked for you and have found you!
16. I have covered my bedwith coloured linens from Egypt.
17. I have perfumed my bedwith myrrh, aloes and cinnamon.
18. Come, let’s drink deeply of love till morning;let’s enjoy ourselves with love!
19. My husband is not at home;he has gone on a long journey.