23. until the arrow pierces through his liver. He is as a bird struggling in the snare and not knowing that it is against his own life.
24. Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye sons, and attend to the words of my mouth.
25. Let not thine heart decline to her ways; do not go astray in her paths.
26. For she has caused many to fall down dead; yea, all the strong men have been slain by her.
27. Her house is the way to Sheol, going down to the chambers of death.