Proverbs 5:1-10 ▼

1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom. Open your ears to my understanding

2 so that you may act with foresight and speak with insight.

3 The lips of an adulterous woman drip with honey. Her kiss is smoother than oil,

4 but in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, as sharp as a two-edged sword.

5 Her feet descend to death. Her steps lead straight to hell.

6 She doesn't even think about the path of life. Her steps wander, and she doesn't realize it.

7 But now, sons, listen to me, and do not turn away from what I say to you.

8 Stay far away from her. Do not even go near her door.

9 Either you will surrender your reputation to others and [the rest of] your years to some cruel person,

10 or strangers will benefit from your strength and you will have to work hard in a pagan's house.