9. at twilight, in the evening,in the dark of the night.
10. A woman came to meet himdressed like a prostitute, having a hidden agenda.
11. She is loud and defiant; her feet do not stay at home.
12. Now in the street, now in the squares, she lurks at every corner.
13. She grabs him and kisses him;she brazenly says to him,
14. “I’ve made fellowship offerings; today I’ve fulfilled my vows.
15. So I came out to meet you,to search for you, and I’ve found you.
16. I’ve spread coverings on my bed —richly colored linen from Egypt.
17. I’ve perfumed my bedwith myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.
18. Come, let’s drink deeply of lovemaking until morning. Let’s feast on each other’s love!
19. My husband isn’t home;he went on a long journey.
20. He took a bag of money with himand will come home at the time of the full moon.”
21. She seduces him with her persistent pleading;she lures with her flattering talk.
22. He follows her impulsivelylike an ox going to the slaughter,like a deer bounding toward a trap
23. until an arrow pierces its liver, like a bird darting into a snare —he doesn’t know it will cost him his life.
24. Now, my sons, listen to me,and pay attention to the words of my mouth.