^{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.