18 For her house sinks down into death,

And her paths* lead to those powerless in death.+

19 None of those having relations with* her will return,

Nor will they regain the pathways of life.+

20 So why, my son, should you be captivated by a wayward* woman

Or embrace the bosom of an immoral* woman?+

23 He will die for lack of discipline

And go astray because of his excessive foolishness.