Bloom

(Now the flax and barley were destroyed, since the barley was ripe and the flax was in bloom;

Catch for us the foxes—the little foxes that ruin the vineyards—for our vineyards are in bloom.

I went down to the walnut grove to see the blossoms of the valley, to see if the vines were budding or the pomegranates were in bloom.

Let us go early to the vineyards to see if the vine has budded, if the blossom has opened, if the pomegranates are in bloom—there I will give you my love.

It will bloom profusely and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the LORD, the splendor of our God.