^{26 Ref} For a loose woman is looking for a cake of bread, but another man's wife goes after one's very life.

^{27 Ref} May a man take fire to his breast without burning his clothing?

²⁸ Or may one go on lighted coals, and his feet not be burned?

^{29 Ref} So it is with him who goes in to his neighbour's wife; he who has anything to do with her will not go free from punishment.

^{30 Ref} Men do not have a low opinion of a thief who takes food when he is in need of it:

^{31 Ref} But if he is taken in the act he will have to give back seven times as much, giving up all his property which is in his house.

^{32 Ref} He who takes another man's wife is without all sense: he who does it is the cause of destruction to his soul.

^{33 Ref} Wounds will be his and loss of honour, and his shame may not be washed away.

^{34 Ref} For bitter is the wrath of an angry husband; in the day of punishment he will have no mercy.

^{35 Ref} He will not take any payment; and he will not make peace with you though your money offerings are increased.