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Say to Lady Wisdom, “My sister”;
    recognize that understanding is your best friend,
And they will keep you from the arms of another woman—
    protect you from the enchantress who entices men into her bed.

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Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,”
    and to insight, “You are my relative.”
They will keep you from the adulterous woman,
    from the wayward woman with her seductive words.(A)

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21 It worked! She enticed him with seductive words,
    seduced him with her smooth talk.

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21 With persuasive words she led him astray;
    she seduced him with her smooth talk.(A)

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28 Liars take no pity on those they crush with their lies,
    and flattery spoils everyone it touches.

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28 A lying tongue hates those it hurts,
    and a flattering mouth(A) works ruin.

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23 A person who offers constructive criticism will, in the end, be appreciated more
    than a person who engages in empty flattery.

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23 Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor
    rather than one who has a flattering tongue.(A)

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The one who flatters his friend
    is laying a trap that will catch his friend’s feet.

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Those who flatter their neighbors
    are spreading nets for their feet.(A)

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