15. Trouble will catch up with him in an instant. He will suddenly be destroyed. Nothing can save him.
16. There are six things the Lord hates. In fact, he hates seven things.
17. The Lord hates proud eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that kill those who aren't guilty.
18. He also hates hearts that make evil plans, feet that are quick to do evil,
19. any witness who pours out lies, and anyone who stirs up family fights.
20. My son, keep your father's commands. Don't turn away from your mother's teaching.
21. Tie them to your heart forever. Put them around your neck.
22. When you walk, they will guide you. When you sleep, they will watch over you. When you wake up, they will speak to you.
23. Your father's commands are like a lamp. Your mother's teaching is like a light. And the training that corrects you leads to life.
24. It keeps you from a sinful woman. It keeps you from the smooth tongue of a woman who commits adultery.
25. Don't hunger in your heart after her beauty. Don't let her eyes capture you.
26. A prostitute leaves you with only a loaf of bread. Another man's wife hunts your very life.
27. You can't shovel fire into your lap without burning your clothes.
28. You can't walk on hot coals without burning your feet.