Proverbs

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. ³³Wounds and disgrace will he get, and his reproach will not be wiped away.