“The beams of our houses are cedars,
Our rafters and panels are cypresses.

“King Solomon has made for himself a palanquin
From the [cedar] wood of Lebanon.

“If she is a wall (discreet, womanly),
We will build on her a turret (dowry) of silver;
But if she is a door (bold, flirtatious),
We will enclose her with planks of cedar.”

“His legs are [strong and steady] pillars of alabaster
Set upon pedestals of fine gold.
His appearance is like Lebanon,
Stately and choice as the cedars.