Holy Scripture
Proverbs 6:28
A church father on this verse
“We must notice the apostle's prudence. He did not say, it is good not to have a wife, but it is good not to touch a woman: as though there were danger even in the touch, as though he who touched her would not escape from her who "hunts for the precious life" and causes the young man's understanding to fly away. Can a…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
28Or will anyone walk on coals of fire, And not burn his feet?
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26For the value of a harlot is as much as of one loaf; And a woman hunts for the precious souls of men.
27Shall anyone bind fire in his bosom, And not burn his garments?
— Proverbs 6:28 —
29So is he that goes in to a married woman; He shall not be held guiltless, neither anyone that touches her.
30It is not to be wondered at if one should be taken stealing, For he steals that when hungry he may satisfy his soul: