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General Information:
In the ancient Near East, it was common to describe a woman using words involving animals. In many cultures today, this can be considered offensive. The woman is described as the epitome of beauty in ancient Israel.
I have come
It is clearly the woman's lover who is speaking.
have come into my garden
The man is finally able to fully enjoy the woman as they make love.
my sister
"my dear" or "my darling". The woman described is not the sister of her husband. Instead, this is a reference to a woman who is a fellow Israelite. See how you translated this in Song of Songs 4:9.
my bride
This Hebrew word can refer to a woman who is married or to one whom a man has arranged to become his son's wife.
myrrh ... spice ... honeycomb ... honey ... wine ... milk
These are all words for the man enjoying the woman's body. See Song of Songs 1:13, 2:4, 4:11 and 4:14.
spice
plants that have a strong smell or taste
Eat ... drink ... be drunk with love
"Make love ... make love ... make love until you are fully satisfied". The friends say this to the man and woman.