Berean Standard Bible
“O daughters of Jerusalem, I adjure you: Do not arouse or awaken love until the time is right.”
Song of Solomon 8 closes the book with the bride's declarations about love's strength and worth. In this verse, which also appears in chapters 2 and 3, she speaks a refrain to the daughters of Jerusalem about the right time for love.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
O daughters of Jerusalem, I adjure you: Do not arouse or awaken love until the time is right.
World English Bible (WEB)
I adjure you, daughters of Jerusalem, that you not stir up, nor awaken love, until it so desires.
King James Version (KJV)
I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem, that ye stir not up, nor awake my love, until he please.
American Standard Version (ASV)
I adjure you, O daughters of Jerusalem, That ye stir not up, nor awake [my] love, Until he please.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
I say to you, O daughters of Jerusalem, do not let love be moved till it is ready.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Conjúroos, oh doncellas de Jerusalem, que no despertéis, ni hagáis velar al amor, hasta que quiera.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Les ruego, mujeres de Jerusalén, que no despierten a mi amada hasta que ella quiera.
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