Proverbs 5:1-3

Christian Standard Bible

Avoid Seduction

5 My son, pay attention to my wisdom;
listen closely^[a] to my understanding^(A)
²so that you may maintain discretion
and your lips safeguard knowledge.^(B)
³Though the lips of the forbidden woman drip honey
and her words are^[b] smoother than oil,

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Footnotes

5:1 Lit wisdom; stretch out your ear
5:3 Lit her palate is

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