¹⁰ My son, if sinful men entice^(A) you,
    do not give in^(B) to them.^(C)

²⁹ A violent person entices their neighbor
    and leads them down a path that is not good.^(A)

²⁰ Walk with the wise and become wise,
    for a companion of fools suffers harm.^(A)

²¹ With persuasive words she led him astray;
    she seduced him with her smooth talk.^(A)
22 All at once he followed her
    like an ox going to the slaughter,
like a deer^[a] stepping into a noose^[b](B)
23     till an arrow pierces^(C) his liver,
like a bird darting into a snare,
    little knowing it will cost him his life.^(D)

¹⁸ When you see a thief, you join^(A) with him;
    you throw in your lot with adulterers.^(B)