H–P.—27. 𝕳 מרע; 𝕲 ἀπὸ ὁδοῦ κακῆς, as in 2:12.—On the added quatrain in 𝕲 see note above. . A discourse against sexual licentiousness in men.—After the usual introductory exhortation to give heed to instruction (v. 1, 2), the deadly influence of the harlot is described (v. 3–6), the pupil is cautioned to avoid her lest loss of wealth and destruction come on him (v. 7–14), and is urged to conjugal fidelity (v. 15–20), the motive presented being the fate of the wicked (v. 22, 23).* Cf. BS.