Therefore I will block her path with thornbushes, I wall her in so that she cannot find her way. Therefore I am going to allure her, I will lead her into the desert and speak tenderly to her. Who is this coming from the desert leaning on her lover?

(Hosea 2:6, 14 & Song of Songs 8:5)

This compilation of verses was given to me by a friend back in high school and has always had a profound effect on me.