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24 They will keep you far from the corrupted woman,
    away from the smooth talk of a seductive woman.
25 Do not lose yourself in desire for her beauty
    or let her win you over with her painted eyes,
26 For you can buy a harlot with a loaf of bread,
    but sex with another man’s wife will cost you your life.

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24 keeping you from your neighbor’s wife,
    from the smooth talk of a wayward woman.(A)

25 Do not lust in your heart after her beauty
    or let her captivate you with her eyes.

26 For a prostitute can be had for a loaf of bread,
    but another man’s wife preys on your very life.(B)

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