Song of Solomon 4:8
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Come with me from Lebanon, my bride, come with me from Lebanon! Descend from the peak of Amana, from the summits of Senir and Hermon, from the dens of the lions, from the mountains of the leopards.
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which the Sidonians call Sirion but the Amorites call Senir—
The fig tree ripens its figs; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance. Arise, come away, my darling; come away with me, my beautiful one.”
Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house,
Now the people of the half-tribe of Manasseh were numerous. They settled in the land from Bashan to Baal-hermon (that is, Senir, also known as Mount Hermon).
For as a young man marries a young woman, so your sons will marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you.
You are resplendent with light, more majestic than mountains filled with game.
God is known in Judah; His name is great in Israel.
Please let me cross over and see the good land beyond the Jordan—that pleasant hill country as well as Lebanon!”
If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, My servant will be as well. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.
Come, my beloved, let us go to the countryside; let us spend the night among the wildflowers.