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My son, pay attention to my wisdom;
incline your ear to my understanding;
so that you will preserve discretion
and your lips keep watch over knowledge.

For the lips of a woman who is a stranger drop honey,
her mouth is smoother than oil;

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Warning Against Adultery

My son,(A) pay attention to my wisdom,
    turn your ear to my words(B) of insight,
that you may maintain discretion
    and your lips may preserve knowledge.
For the lips of the adulterous woman drip honey,
    and her speech is smoother than oil;(C)

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