The lover continues to praise the woman.

## are like a thread of scarlet ##

This phrase compares the color of the woman's lips with scarlet thread. AT: "are a deep red like scarlet thread." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])

## scarlet ##

a dark red color that is very similar to the color of blood

## is lovely ##

"is beautiful"

## like pomegranate halves ##

Pomegranates are smooth, round, and have a rich red color. AT: "are rosy and round like two halves of a pomegranate." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])

## behind your veil ##

See how you translated this in [Song of Solomon 4:1](./01.md).