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19 A loving doe and a graceful deer—
    let her breasts satisfy you at all times.
    Be captivated always with her love.
20 For why should you, my son, be captivated with an adulteress?
    Why embrace the bosom of another?
21 For the ways of man are before Yahweh’s eyes.
    He examines all his paths.

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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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