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Proverbs 7:5

Good News Translation

They will keep you away from other men's wives, from women with seductive words.

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You will be able to resist any immoral woman who tries to seduce you with her smooth talk,

Adultery is a trap—it catches those with whom the Lord is angry.

Son, why should you give your love to another woman? Why should you prefer the charms of another man's wife?

The lips of another man's wife may be as sweet as honey and her kisses as smooth as olive oil,

It can keep you away from bad women, from the seductive words of other men's wives.

So she tempted him with her charms, and he gave in to her smooth talk.

Treat wisdom as your sister, and insight as your closest friend.

Once I was looking out the window of my house,