^{27 Ref} For a prostitute is a deep pit; And a wayward wife is a narrow well.

^{28 Ref} Yes, she lies in wait like a robber, And increases the unfaithful among men.

^{29 Ref} Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaints? Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?

^{30 Ref} Those who stay long at the wine; Those who go to seek out mixed wine.

^{31 Ref} Don't look at the wine when it is red, When it sparkles in the cup, When it goes down smoothly:

^{32 Ref} In the end, it bites like a snake, And poisons like a viper.

^{33 Ref} Your eyes will see strange things, And your mind will imagine confusing things.

^{34 Ref} Yes, you will be as he who lies down in the midst of the sea, Or as he who lies on top of the rigging:

^{35 Ref} "They hit me, and I was not hurt; They beat me, and I don't feel it! When will I wake up? I can do it again. I can find another."