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What does Proverbs 5:8 mean?

"Remove your way far from her. Don’t come near the door of her house,"

— Proverbs 5:8 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

5

Her feet go down to death. Her steps lead straight to Sheol.

6

She gives no thought to the way of life. Her ways are crooked, and she doesn’t know it.

7

Now therefore, my sons, listen to me. Don’t depart from the words of my mouth.

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Remove your way far from her. Don’t come near the door of her house,

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lest you give your honor to others, and your years to the cruel one;

10

lest strangers feast on your wealth, and your labors enrich another man’s house.

11

You will groan at your latter end, when your flesh and your body are consumed,

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