¹⁸ Come, let's take our fill of loving until the morning. Let's solace ourselves with loving.

^{19 Ref} For my husband isn't at home. He has gone on a long journey.

^{20 Ref} He has taken a bag of money with him. He will come home at the full moon."

^{21 Ref} With persuasive words, she led him astray. With the flattering of her lips, she seduced him.

^{22 Ref} He followed her immediately, As an ox goes to the slaughter, As a fool stepping into a noose.

^{23 Ref} Until an arrow strikes through his liver, As a bird hurries to the snare, And doesn't know that it will cost his life.

^{24 Ref} Now therefore, sons, listen to me. Pay attention to the words of my mouth.

^{25 Ref} Don't let your heart turn to her ways. Don't go astray in her paths,

^{26 Ref} For she has thrown down many wounded. Yes, all her slain are a mighty host.

^{27 Ref} Her house is the way to Sheol, Going down to the chambers of death.