20. He has taken a bag of money with him,And will come home on the appointed day.”
21. With her enticing speech she caused him to yield,With her flattering lips she seduced him.
22. Immediately he went after her, as an ox goes to the slaughter,Or as a fool to the correction of the stocks,
23. Till an arrow struck his liver.As a bird hastens to the snare,He did not know it would cost his life.
24. Now therefore, listen to me, my children;Pay attention to the words of my mouth:
25. Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways,Do not stray into her paths;