13. They use secret signals to cheat people; they wink their eyes, shuffle their feet, and point a finger.
14. They are always planning to do something bad.
15. But they will be punished. Disaster will strike, and they will be destroyed. There will be no one to help them.
16. The Lord hates these seven things:
17. eyes that show pride, tongues that tell lies, hands that kill innocent people,
18. hearts that plan evil things to do, feet that run to do evil,
19. witnesses in court who tell lies, and anyone who causes family members to fight.
20. My son, remember your father’s command, and don’t forget your mother’s teaching.
21. Remember their words always. Tie them around your neck and keep them over your heart.
22. Let this teaching lead you wherever you go. It will watch over you while you sleep. And when you wake up, it will give you good advice.
23. Your parents give you commands and teachings that are like lights to show you the right way. This teaching corrects you and trains you to follow the path to life.
24. It stops you from going to an evil woman, and it protects you from the smooth talk of another man’s wife.
25. Such a woman might be beautiful, but don’t let that beauty tempt you. Don’t let her eyes capture you.
26. A prostitute might cost a loaf of bread, but the wife of another man could cost you your life.