Proverbs 7:11-27

11This was a woman who did not respect anyone. She was not ashamed of the bad things that she did. She never stayed at her home.

12Instead she would stand in the streets and in the market place. She would wait at the corners of the streets to find a man.

13Now she took hold of the young man and she kissed him. She looked into his eyes without any shame.

14She said to him, ‘I offered a sacrifice to God today and I have the meat at my home.

15That is why I came out to meet you. I was looking for you, and now I have found you!

16I have covered my bed with beautiful blankets and with valuable cloths from Egypt.

17I have splashed many kinds of perfume on my bed, like myrrh, aloes and cinnamon.

18So come and join me for the night. We can lie in each other's arms. All night, we can enjoy as much sex as we like.

19My husband is not at home. He has gone away on a long journey.

20He took a big bag of money with him. He will not come back until later this month.’

21With those sweet words she deceived the young man. She made him want to be with her.

22Suddenly he hurried to follow her! He went like an ox that men are leading to its death. He went like a deer that is running towards a trap.

23Then an arrow will go straight into its body and kill it! The young man was like a bird that is flying into a trap. He did not know that his life was in danger.

24So listen to me, my sons. Listen carefully to what I am saying.

25Do not let that kind of woman spoil your mind. Do not let her lead you away from what is right.

26She has caused many men to fall. Because of her, too many men have thrown away their lives.

27If you go to her house, you are on the road to death. You will soon be in your grave.