The pillars of marble remind us of a song still current in those regions: the singer avers that his dear one's foot is of white silver, which would be scratched if she walked even on cloth.
Song of Solomon 6:1-3. The chorus enquire where he may be found, and she, in dreamy and indefinite language, informs them.
4-9. He again strikes in, celebrating her beauty. Tirzah is in a lofty and delightful situation, surrounded by olive groves: its name (= 'Delight') implies its attractiveness. Jerusalem has always been lovely to an Israelite's eye (Psalms 48:2; Psalms 50:2; Lamentations 2:15, etc.). A pure and charming woman is 'awe-inspiring as bannered hosts' (RM). Coventry Patmore speaks of 'her awful charm of grace and innocence sincere':
'And though her charms are a strong law
Compelling all men to admire,
They go so clad with lowly awe
None but the noble dare desire.'