^{24 Ref} Now therefore, `my' sons, hearken unto me, And attend to the words of my mouth.

^{25 Ref} Let not thy heart decline to her ways; Go not astray in her paths.

^{26 Ref} For she hath cast down many wounded: Yea, all her slain are a mighty host.

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