His head is as the most fine gold, his locks are wavy, and black as a raven.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Gold. God is the head of Christ, (1 Corinthians xi. 3.) and is most pure. (N.)
The guards of Solomon were powdered with gold dust. (Josephus, Jewish Antiquities)
Branches. Elatæ, or fruits of the male palm-tree. (Theodoret) (Pliny, xiii. 4.)
Hair is also represented by another comparison, wherein the shape of its locks seems to mimic the brilliance of gold. “His hair is like waves of palms,” so that they would surely seem to be curly and golden. - "Commentary on the Song of Songs, Fragment 10"
