Song of Solomon 8:7
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Mighty waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away. If a man were to give all the wealth of his house for love, his offer would be utterly scorned.
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He will not be appeased by any ransom, or persuaded by lavish gifts.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.
Yet if caught, he must pay sevenfold; he must give up all the wealth of his house.