Young Women of Jerusalem

6Who is this sweeping in from the wilderness

like a cloud of smoke?

Who is it, fragrant with myrrh and frankincense

and every kind of spice?

7Look, it is Solomon’s carriage,

surrounded by sixty heroic men,

the best of Israel’s soldiers.

8They are all skilled swordsmen,

experienced warriors.

Each wears a sword on his thigh,

ready to defend the king against an attack in the night.

9King Solomon’s carriage is built

of wood imported from Lebanon.

10Its posts are silver,

its canopy gold;

its cushions are purple.

It was decorated with love

by the young women of Jerusalem.

Young Woman

11Come out to see King Solomon,

young women of Jerusalem.^b

He wears the crown his mother gave him on his wedding day,

his most joyous day.