³ As an apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among young men. With great delight I sat in his shadow, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.

³ As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat [1] down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.

³ As an apricot tree stands out in the forest, my lover stands above the young men in town. All I want is to sit in his shade, to taste and savor his delicious love.