Holy Scripture
Proverbs 5:3
A church father on this verse
“Even when the sinner looks for gratification, he doesn't find the fruit of his sin pleasant. As the wisdom of God says in another place, "Bread of deceit is pleasant to a man, but after he eats it, his mouth will be filled with gravel." And, "Honey drips from the lips of an adulteress, and for a time it tastes sweet,…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
3For honey drops from the lips of a harlot, Who for a season pleases thy palate:
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1My son, attend to my wisdom, And apply thine ear to my words;
2That thou mayest keep good understanding, And the discretion of my lips gives thee a charge. Give no heed to a worthless woman;
— Proverbs 5:3 —
4But afterward thou wilt find her more bitter than gall, And sharper than a two-edged sword.
5For the feet of folly lead Those who deal with her down to the grave with death; And her steps are not established.