13. She took hold of him and kissed himand with a brazen face she said:
14. ‘Today I fulfilled my vows,and I have food from my fellowship offering at home.
15. So I came out to meet you;I looked for you and have found you!
16. I have covered my bedwith coloured linens from Egypt.
17. I have perfumed my bedwith myrrh, aloes and cinnamon.
18. Come, let’s drink deeply 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 moneyand will not be home till full moon.’
21. With persuasive words she led him astray;she seduced him with her smooth talk.
22. All at once he followed herlike an ox going to the slaughter,like a deer stepping into a noose
23. till an arrow pierces his liver,like a bird darting into a snare,little knowing it will cost him his life.
24. Now then, my sons, listen to me;pay attention to what I say.
25. Do not let your heart turn to her waysor stray into her paths.
26. Many are the victims she has brought down;her slain are a mighty throng.