^{10 Ref} And the woman came out to him, in the dress of a loose woman, with a designing heart;

^{11 Ref} She is full of noise and uncontrolled; her feet keep not in her house.

^{12 Ref} Now she is in the street, now in the open spaces, waiting at every turning of the road.

^{13 Ref} So she took him by his hand, kissing him, and without a sign of shame she said to him:

^{14 Ref} I have a feast of peace-offerings, for today my oaths have been effected.

¹⁵ So I came out in the hope of meeting you, looking for you with care, and now I have you.

^{16 Ref} My bed is covered with cushions of needlework, with coloured cloths of the cotton thread of Egypt;

^{17 Ref} I have made my bed sweet with perfumes and spices.

¹⁸ Come, let us take our pleasure in love till the morning, having joy in love's delights.

^{19 Ref} For the master of the house is away on a long journey:

^{20 Ref} He has taken a bag of money with him; he is coming back at the full moon.

^{21 Ref} With her fair words she overcame him, forcing him with her smooth lips.