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22 In thy going about it shall lead thee; in thy lying down it shall watch over thee; and awaking, it shall speak to thee. 23 For the command is a lamp, and the law a light; and the way of life the reproof of instruction: 24 To watch thee from the woman of evil, from the smoothness of the strange tongue. 25 Thou shalt not desire her beauty in thy heart, and she shall not take thee with her eyelashes. 26 For by a woman a harlot, even to a round of bread: and a man's wife will hunt the precious soul. 27 A man taking fire in his bosom, shall his garments not be burnt? 28 If a man shall go upon burning coals shall his feet not be burnt? 29 So he going in to his neighbor's wife; all touching upon her shall not be innocent. 30 They will not despise a thief if he shall steal to fill up his soul; for he will be hungry. 31 And being found he shall recompense seven fold; he shall give all the substance of his house. 32 He committing adultery with a woman lacked a heart: destroying his soul he will do it. 33 A blow and contempt shall he find; and his reproach shall not be wiped away. 34 For jealousy is the wrath of man, and he will not spare in the day of vengeance. 35 He will not lift up the face of any ransom, and he will not be willing if thou shalt increase the reward. Proverbs 6:22-35, Smith's Literal Translation. Public domain.
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