Common English Bible

Sirach 9:1-6 Common English Bible (CEB)

1. Don’t be jealousof your dearly loved wifeor teach her a bad lessonthat hurts you too.

2. Don’t give yourself to a womanso that she crushes your strength.

3. Don’t meet up with a female escort,since you might fall into her traps.

4. Don’t hang aroundwith a female musician,since you might get caughtin her advances.

5. Don’t stare at a young woman,since you might incur punishmentfor her.

6. Don’t give yourself to prostitutes,since you might lose your inheritance.