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A Chapter a Day - The Book of Proverbs Chapter 5Warning Against Adultery 1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom, 2 that you may maintain discretion 3 For the lips of an adulteress drip honey, 4 but in the end she is bitter as gall, 5 Her feet go down to death; 6 She gives no thought to the way of life; 7 Now then, my sons, listen to me; 8 Keep to a path far from her, 9 lest you give your best strength to others 10 lest strangers feast on your wealth 11 At the end of your life you will groan, 12 You will say, "How I hated discipline! 13 I would not obey my teachers 14 I have come to the brink of utter ruin 15 Drink water from your own cistern, 16 Should your springs overflow in the streets, 17 Let them be yours alone, 18 May your fountain be blessed, 19 A loving doe, a graceful deer— 20 Why be captivated, my son, by an adulteress? 21 For a man's ways are in full view of the LORD, 22 The evil deeds of a wicked man ensnare him; 23 He will die for lack of discipline, |