“As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.”
Song of Solomon 2:3 (KJV) |
Song of Solomon 2:3
From Song of Solomon 2, in the Book of Song of Solomon (Old Testament).
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1
I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.
2
As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters.
3
As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.
4
He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love.
5
Stay me with flagons, comfort me with apples: for I am sick of love.