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Song of Songs 1:6
Do not stare because I am dark,
from The Bride, Song of Songs 1:5-7
What it says

She explains that the sun darkened her while she labored under others' demands.

What it is doing

This verse gives the social background for her appearance.

In context

5I am dark, yet lovely, O daughters of Jerusalem, 6Do not stare because I am dark, 7Tell me, O one I love,