18. a mind that thinks up evil plans,feet that are quick to do evil,
19. a witness who lies,and someone who starts arguments among families.
20. My son, keep your father’s commands,and don’t forget your mother’s teaching.
21. Keep their words in mind foreveras though you had them tied around your neck.
22. They will guide you when you walk.They will guard you when you sleep.They will speak to you when you are awake.
23. These commands are like a lamp;this teaching is like a light.And the correction that comes from themwill help you have life.
24. They will keep you from sinful womenand from the pleasing words of another man’s unfaithful wife.
25. Don’t desire her because she is beautiful.Don’t let her capture you by the way she looks at you.
26. A prostitute will treat you like a loaf of bread,and a woman who takes part in adultery may cost you your life.
27. You cannot carry hot coals against your chestwithout burning your clothes,
28. and you cannot walk on hot coalswithout burning your feet.
29. The same is true if you have sexual relations with another man’s wife.Anyone who does so will be punished.