Proverbs 7:23-25
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
23 till an arrow pierces its liver;
Like a bird that rushes into a snare,
unaware that his life is at stake.
24 So now, children, listen to me,[a]
be attentive to the words of my mouth!
25 Do not let your heart turn to her ways,
do not go astray in her paths;
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