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.
27. Her house is a highway to the grave,leading down to the chambers of death.