Proverbs 7:13

The man and woman hugged. Then they kissed.

This is like tempting an animal into a trap. The animal might still escape. There is still hope. The animal must act quickly to escape. It must not delay.

The man could still escape. He could still run away from the woman. Each moment brought the man into more and more danger. Soon he would be unable to escape.

v14 The woman said, ‘I have plenty of food at my home.

I have done the things that I needed to do.

v15 I came out to meet you.

I searched for you. Now I have found you.

v16 I have made my bed with beautiful cottons.

I have use the best cloth from Egypt.

v17 My bed smells of wonderful perfumes (attractive smells that a woman uses to attract a man).

v18 Come, and drink with me!

Have sex with me until morning!

We will enjoy ourselves with love.

v19 My husband is not at home.

He went on a long journey.

v20 He took enough money.

He will not return until next month.’

v21 The woman persuaded the young man. She led him away.

She tempted him with easy words.

v22 Suddenly, he followed her.

He was like a cow on the day when it will die.

He was like a deer (animal) that walks into the hunter’s trap. v23 An arrow shoots!

He was like a bird that enters a trap.

He did not realise that his action would cause his death.