# are like a thread of scarlet "are a deep red like scarlet thread" or "are red and very beautiful". Scarlet thread was very expensive. # scarlet a dark red color that is very similar to the color of blood # is lovely "is beautiful" # are like pomegranate halves "are red and round like two halves of a pomegranate" or "are red and full and healthy". # behind your veil See how you translated this in Song of Songs 4:1.