He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.

Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not.

But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.

Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.