Rejoice and Be Thou Ravished

When interpreting Scripture, we must always keep in mind that the manners and customs, in Bible days, differed greatly from those we have today. For example, when dealing with what some would consider 'delicate subjects', they did so freely; readily discussing sexual and personal matters in mixed company, and often in the presence of their children. Their discussions were done in an open manner; with a frankness and a bluntness that would make many people, in today's society, blush. We need to keep these things in mind when interpreting verses like those above.

Verse 18 begins, 'Let thy fountain be blessed.' The Hebrew word for fountain is maw-kore' and the way it is used here is as a euphemism, for the female pudenda; the female genitals or sexual organs. This verse goes on to say, 'and rejoice with' (not apart from, but together with), 'the wife of your youth.'
This is talking about the sexual act, which is to be a joyous experience for both partners, within a marriage. It is talking here about marriage and marital relationships, not premarital, or extra-marital relationships.
Verse 19 says, 'Let her be as the loving hind,' (female deer) 'and pleasant roe' (wild climbing goat). The Hebrew word for loving is ah'hab, which speaks of affection; sexual or otherwise. Pleasant or khane means well-favored, or gracious; precious, an object of beauty.
According to this verse, a husband is to let his wife be affectionate, loving, wild, and playful towards him.

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