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19 May she be as pretty and beautiful as a young deer. May her breasts always make you happy. May she love you in a way that gives you joy.

20 So my son, do not let an adulteress deceive you. Do not enjoy the body of another man's wife.

21 The Lord sees everything that a person does. He knows every path that you go along.

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19 A loving doe, a graceful deer(A)
    may her breasts satisfy you always,
    may you ever be intoxicated with her love.
20 Why, my son, be intoxicated with another man’s wife?
    Why embrace the bosom of a wayward woman?

21 For your ways are in full view(B) of the Lord,
    and he examines(C) all your paths.(D)

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