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So now, children, listen to me,
    do not stray from the words of my mouth.
Keep your way far from her,(A)
    do not go near the door of her house,
Lest you give your honor[a] to others,(B)
    and your years to a merciless one;

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Footnotes

  1. 5:9 Honor: the words “life” and “wealth” have also been read in this place. A merciless one: the offended husband; cf. 6:34–35.