Holy Scripture
Proverbs 2:16
A church father on this verse
“To deliver you from the strange woman, etc. This verse depends on what was said earlier, where it was said, Prudence will watch over you. And the meaning is, Prudence will watch over you, to deliver you from the strange woman. Therefore, because previously Solomon admonished his hearer, whom he strives to teach wisdom…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
16To remove thee far from the straight way, And to estrange thee from a righteous purpose. My son, let not evil counsel overtake thee,
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14Who rejoice in evils, And delight in wicked perverseness;
15Whose paths are crooked, And their courses winding;
— Proverbs 2:16 —
17Of her who has forsaken the instruction of her youth, And forgotten the covenant of God.
18For she has fixed her house near death, And guided her wheels near Hades with the giants.