²⁶ My son, give me your heart,
and let your eyes observe my ways.
²⁷ For a prostitute is a deep pit,^(A)
and a wayward woman is a narrow well;
²⁸ indeed, she sets an ambush like a robber^(B)
and increases the number of unfaithful people.

³ A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,^(A)
but one who consorts with prostitutes destroys his wealth.^(B)