²⁶ My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways;

²⁷ for a whore is a deep ditch, and a strange woman is a narrow pit.

²⁸ She also lieth in wait as for a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men.

³ Whoso loveth wisdom maketh his father rejoice, but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.