^{13 Ref} So she took him by his hand, kissing him, and without a sign of shame she said to him:

^{14 Ref} I have a feast of peace-offerings, for today my oaths have been effected.

¹⁵ So I came out in the hope of meeting you, looking for you with care, and now I have you.

^{16 Ref} My bed is covered with cushions of needlework, with coloured cloths of the cotton thread of Egypt;

^{17 Ref} I have made my bed sweet with perfumes and spices.

¹⁸ Come, let us take our pleasure in love till the morning, having joy in love's delights.

^{19 Ref} For the master of the house is away on a long journey:

^{20 Ref} He has taken a bag of money with him; he is coming back at the full moon.

^{21 Ref} With her fair words she overcame him, forcing him with her smooth lips.

^{22 Ref} The simple man goes after her, like an ox going to its death, like a roe pulled by a cord;

^{23 Ref} Like a bird falling into a net; with no thought that his life is in danger, till an arrow goes into his side.

^{24 Ref} So now, my sons, give ear to me; give attention to the sayings of my mouth;

^{25 Ref} Let not your heart be turned to her ways, do not go wandering in her footsteps.

^{26 Ref} For those wounded and made low by her are great in number; and all those who have come to their death through her are a great army.

^{27 Ref} Her house is the way to the underworld, going down to the rooms of death.