Thomson(i)
20 My son, keep the laws of thy father, and reject not the maxims of thy mother.
21 Bind them continually on thy mind: and tie them as a chain around thy neck.
22 When thou walkest, take this along and let it be with thee: and when thou sleepest, let it guard thee; that when thou awakest, it may talk with thee.
23 For the command of a law is a lamp and light; and reproof and instruction is the way of life,
24 to keep thee from a married woman; and from the flattering tongue of a strange woman.
25 Let not a lust for beauty overcome thee: be not captivated by thine eyes, nor ensnared by her eyelids.
26 For the price of a harlot is scarce that of a single loaf; but an adulteress hunteth for the precious lives of men.
27 Can any one put fire in his bosom and not burn his clothes?
28 Or can one walk on coals of fire and not burn his feet?
29 So he who goeth in, to a married woman, cannot escape punishment; no, nor any one who toucheth her.
30 It exciteth no wonder, if one be caught stealing; for a hungry man stealeth to satisfy his soul;
31 but if he be caught, he is to pay seven fold; and by giving all that he hath, he will deliver himself.
32 But he, who through want of understanding, committeth adultery, provideth destruction for his soul.
33 He suffereth pangs and dishonour; and his reproach can never be wiped away.
34 For the rage of her husband being full of jealousy, will not spare in the day of vengeance;
35 nor will he abate his enmity for any ransom; nor be appeased by many gifts.