23     till an arrow pierces its liver;
as (A)a bird rushes into a snare;
    he does not know that it will cost him his life.

24 And (B)now, O sons, listen to me,
    and be attentive to the words of my mouth.
25 Let not your heart turn aside to her ways;
    do not stray into her paths,

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23     till an arrow pierces(A) his liver,
like a bird darting into a snare,
    little knowing it will cost him his life.(B)

24 Now then, my sons, listen(C) to me;
    pay attention to what I say.
25 Do not let your heart turn to her ways
    or stray into her paths.(D)

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