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The Book of Song, of Songs, of Wisdom Literature
In verse seven she expresses her desire to be nearer to solomon, but this time to solomon himself. A point of contact between them is formed by the fact that they both shepherd flocks. More explicit language of compare comes in verse nine as solomon speaks of her as like a mare among pharaoh's chariots. Verses 12 14 continue to describe the longing of the two parties for each other - particularly by means of scent.