16. I have covered my bed with colored sheets from Egypt.
17. I've perfumed my bed with spices. I used myrrh, aloes and cinnamon.
18. Come, let's drink our fill of love until morning. Let's enjoy ourselves by having sex!
19. My husband isn't home. He's gone on a long journey.
20. He took his bag full of money. He won't be home for several days."
21. She led him down the wrong path with her clever words. She charmed him with her smooth talk.
22. All at once he followed her. He was like an ox going to be killed. He was like a deer stepping into a trap
23. until an arrow struck its liver. He was like a bird rushing into a trap. Little did he know it would cost him his life!
24. My sons, listen to me. Pay attention to what I say.