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For, a lamp, is the commandment, and, the instruction, a light, and, the way of life, are the reproofs of correction:

To keep thee from the wicked woman, from the flattery of the tongue of her that is a stranger.

Do not covet her beauty, in thy heart, neither let her take thee, by her eyelashes;

Because, for the sake of an impure woman, a man may be brought even to a cake of bread, - and, a man's wife, for a precious soul, may hunt!

Can a man snatch up fire in his bosom, and, his clothes, not be burned?

Or can a man walk upon hot coals, and, his feet, not be burned?

So, he that goeth in unto his neighbour's wife, no man shall be guiltless who toucheth her!

Men despise not a thief, when he stealeth, to satisfy his appetite, because he is famished;

Yet, if found, he must pay back sevenfold, All the substance of his house, must he give:

He that committeth adultery with a woman, lacketh sense, A destroyer of his own life, is he that doeth it;

Smiting and shame, shall he find, and, his reproach, shall not be wiped out;

For, jealousy, is the rage of a man, nor will he spare, in the day of avenging;

He will not look, at any ransom, neither will he consent, though thou increase the bribe.