^{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.

^{11 Ref} You will groan at your latter end, When your flesh and your body are consumed,

^{12 Ref} And say, "How I have hated instruction, And my heart despised reproof;

^{13 Ref} Neither have I obeyed the voice of my teachers, Nor turned my ear to those who instructed me!

^{14 Ref} I have come to the brink of utter ruin, In the midst of the gathered assembly."