Proverbs 23:26–35

26 My son, give me your heart,

And let your eyes observe my ways.

27 oFor a harlot is a deep pit,

And a seductress is a narrow well.

28 pShe also lies in wait as for a victim,

And increases the unfaithful among men.

29 qWho has woe?

Who has sorrow?

Who has contentions?

Who has complaints?

Who has wounds without cause?

Who rhas redness of eyes?

30 sThose who linger long at the wine,

Those who go in search of tmixed wine.

31 Do not look on the wine when it is red,

When it sparkles in the cup,

When it 7swirls around smoothly;

32 At the last it bites like a serpent,

And stings like a viper.

33 Your eyes will see strange things,

And your heart will utter perverse things.

34 Yes, you will be like one who lies down in the 8midst of the sea,

Or like one who lies at the top of the mast, saying:

35 “They uhave struck me, but I was not hurt;

They have beaten me, but I did not feel it.

When shall vI awake, that I may seek another drink?”