Proverbs

²⁶For on account of a harlot a man is brought to a piece of bread, and the adulteress stalks and snares [as with a hook] the precious life [of a man]. ²⁷Can a man take fire in his bosom and his clothes not be burned? ²⁸Can one go upon hot coals and his feet not be burned? ²⁹So he who cohabits with his neighbor's wife [will be tortured with evil consequences and just retribution]; he who touches her shall not be innocent or go unpunished. ³⁰Men do not despise a thief if he steals to satisfy himself when he is hungry; ³¹But if he is found out, he must restore seven times [what he stole]; he must give the whole substance of his house [if necessary–to meet his fine]. ³²But whoever commits adultery with a woman lacks heart and understanding (moral principle and prudence); he who does it is destroying his own life.