Sirach 9:7

7 Don't look around in the city streets, and don't wander in its deserted areas.

Sirach 9:7 In-Context

5 Don't stare at a young woman, since you might incur punishment for her. since you might lose your inheritance.

6 Don't give yourself to prostitutes,

7 Don't look around in the city streets, and don't wander in its deserted areas.

8 Turn your eye away from a shapely woman, and don't stare at beauty belonging to someone else. Many have gone astray because of a woman's beauty, and out of it affection flames up like a fire.

9 Don't ever sit with a married woman, and don't share meals or indulge in wine with her, since your soul might be attracted to her and you might slip into destruction because of your passion.