Luke 23:28
But Jesus, turning to them, said, "Daughters of Jerusalem, don't weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.
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- Song 1:5 : 5 I am dark, but lovely, you daughters of Jerusalem, like Kedar's tents, like Solomon's curtains.
- Song 2:7 : 7 I adjure you, daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes, or by the hinds of the field, that you not stir up, nor awaken love, until it so desires.
- Song 3:5 : 5 I adjure you, daughters of Jerusalem, by the roes, or by the hinds of the field, that you not stir up, nor awaken love, until it so desires.
- Song 3:10 : 10 He made its pillars of silver, its bottom of gold, its seat of purple, its midst being paved with love, from the daughters of Jerusalem.
- Song 5:16 : 16 His mouth is sweetness; yes, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, and this is my friend, daughters of Jerusalem. Friends
- Song 8:4 : 4 I adjure you, daughters of Jerusalem, that you not stir up, nor awaken love, until it so desires. Friends
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