# 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"