Proverbs 7:13-27
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She took hold of him and kissed him
and with a brazen face she said:
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“I have fellowship offerings at home;
today I fulfilled my vows.
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So I came out to meet you;
I looked for you and have found you!
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I have covered my bed
with colored linens from Egypt.
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I have perfumed my bed
with myrrh, aloes and cinnamon.
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Come, let’s drink deep of love till morning;
let’s enjoy ourselves with love!
19
My husband is not at home;
he has gone on a long journey.
20
He took his purse filled with money
and will not be home till full moon.”
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With persuasive words she led him astray;
she seduced him with her smooth talk.
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All at once he followed her
like an ox going to the slaughter,
like a deer stepping into a noose
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till an arrow pierces his liver,
like a bird darting into a snare,
little knowing it will cost him his life.
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Now then, my sons, listen to me;
pay attention to what I say.
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Do not let your heart turn to her ways
or stray into her paths.
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Many are the victims she has brought down;
her slain are a mighty throng.
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Her house is a highway to the grave,
leading down to the chambers of death.