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Proverbs 23:27

โ€œFor a prostitute is a deep pit; and a wayward wife is a narrow well.โ€

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25

Let your father and your mother be glad! Let her who bore you rejoice!

26

My son, give me your heart; and let your eyes keep in my ways.

27

For a prostitute is a deep pit; and a wayward wife is a narrow well.

28

Yes, she lies in wait like a robber, and increases the unfaithful among men.

29

Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaints? Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?

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