Song of Solomon 8:9

The people answer their own question.

If people want a wall to be stronger, they build a *parapet over it. If people want a door to be stronger, they put boards round it. So, the answer is clear. The family must look after the girl well. Then she will become stronger.

But the family do not just want her to be stronger. They also want her to be more beautiful. And they want her to have a more pleasant character.

If people use silver instead of stone, a wall would be very beautiful and pleasant. If people use the best wood, their door would be very beautiful and pleasant. So the family must train the girl well. And then she will become a graceful and pleasant young woman.