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704 B
General Information:
In 1:7 the woman speaks to the man.
my soul loves
"I love"
feed your flock
"graze your flocks". In the ancient Near East, it was common to describe a woman using metaphors involving animals. In many cultures today, this can be considered offensive.
rest your flock
"have your flock lie down"
Why should I be like someone who wanders beside the flocks of your companions?
"Tell me so that I will not need to wander around among the flocks of your companions when I am looking for you."
who wanders
"who goes all around." Perhaps she is afraid other men will think she is a prostitute looking for business.
your companions
"your friends" or "your co-workers"