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So now, my sons, listen to me
and do not turn aside from the words of my mouth.
Keep your path far from her
and do not go near the door of her house—
lest you give your strength to others
    and your years to one who is cruel;

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Now then, my sons, listen(A) to me;
    do not turn aside from what I say.
Keep to a path far from her,(B)
    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,

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 5:9 Or years