Keep your path far from her and do not go near the door of her house—
Do not enter the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evil people.
Avoid it—do not travel on it— turn away from it and pass by.
lest you give your strength to others and your years to one who is cruel;
Do not let your heart turn to her ways or stray onto her paths.
crossing the street near her corner, walking in the direction of her house,
So she sits at the door of her house, on a seat in the heights of the city,
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’
Take no part in the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them—