^{3 Ref} For the lips of an adulteress drip honey. Her mouth is smoother than oil,

^{4 Ref} But in the end she is as bitter as wormwood, And as sharp as a two-edged sword.

^{5 Ref} Her feet go down to death. Her steps lead straight to Sheol.

^{6 Ref} She gives no thought to the way of life. Her ways are crooked, and she doesn't know it.

^{7 Ref} Now therefore, my sons, listen to me. Don't depart from the words of my mouth.

^{8 Ref} Remove your way far from her. Don't come near the door of her house,

^{9 Ref} Lest you give your honor to others, And your years to the cruel one;

^{10 Ref} Lest strangers feast on your wealth, And your labors enrich another man's house.