She gives no thought to the way of life;
    her paths wander aimlessly, but she does not know it.(A)

Now then, my sons, listen(B) to me;
    do not turn aside from what I say.
Keep to a path far from her,(C)
    do not go near the door of her house,
lest you lose your honor to others
    and your dignity[a] to one who is cruel,
10 lest strangers feast on your wealth
    and your toil enrich the house of another.(D)
11 At the end of your life you will groan,
    when your flesh and body are spent.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 5:9 Or years

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