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Proverbs 23:26-28
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26 My child, give me your heart,
    and let your eyes observe[a] my ways.(A)
27 For a prostitute is a deep pit;
    an adulteress[b] is a narrow well.(B)
28 She lies in wait like a robber
    and increases the number of the faithless.(C)

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  1. 23.26 Or delight in
  2. 23.27 Heb alien woman
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Proverbs 23:26-28
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26 O my son, give me your heart.
    May your eyes take delight in following my ways.
27 A prostitute is a dangerous trap;
    a promiscuous woman is as dangerous as falling into a narrow well.
28 She hides and waits like a robber,
    eager to make more men unfaithful.

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Proverbs 29:3
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3 A child who loves wisdom makes a parent glad,
    but a companion of prostitutes destroys wealth.(A)

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Proverbs 29:3
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3 The man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,
    but if he hangs around with prostitutes, his wealth is wasted.

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