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Proverbs 23:27

“For a prostitute is a deep pit, and an adulteress is a narrow well.”

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²⁵May your father and mother be glad, and may she who gave you birth rejoice!

²⁶My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes delight in my ways.

²⁷For a prostitute is a deep pit, and an adulteress is a narrow well.

²⁸Like a robber she lies in wait and multiplies the faithless among men.

²⁹Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has needless wounds? Who has bloodshot eyes?

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