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.
20. He took his purse filled with moneyand will not be home till full moon.’