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.+

23 Until an arrow pierces his liver;

Like a bird rushing into a trap, he does not know that it will cost him his life.*+

26 For she has caused many to fall down slain,+

And those she has killed are numerous.+

27 For a prostitute is a deep pit,

And an immoral* woman is a narrow well.+

28 She lies in wait like a robber;+

She increases the number of unfaithful men.