21. She persuaded him with persuasive words;with her smooth talk she compelled him.
22. Suddenly he went after herlike an ox that goes to the slaughter,like a stag prancing into a trapper’s snare
23. till an arrow pierces his liver – like a bird hurrying into a trap,and he does not know that it will cost him his life.
24. So now, sons, listen to me,and pay attention to the words I speak.
25. Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways – do not wander into her pathways;
26. for she has brought down many fatally wounded,and all those she has slain are many.
27. Her house is the way to the grave,going down to the chambers of death.