12. At times she was outside, at times in the open square,Lurking at every corner.
13. So she caught him and kissed him;With an impudent face she said to him:
14. “I have peace offerings with me;Today I have paid my vows.
15. So I came out to meet you,Diligently to seek your face,And I have found you.
16. I have spread my bed with tapestry,Colored coverings of Egyptian linen.
17. I have perfumed my bedWith myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
18. Come, let us take our fill of love until morning;Let us delight ourselves with love.
19. For my husband is not at home;He has gone on a long journey;
20. He has taken a bag of money with him,And will come home on the appointed day.”