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Proverbs 7:22

American Standard Version

He goeth after her straightway, As an ox goeth to the slaughter, Or as one in fetters to the correction of the fool;

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Proverbs 7:22 in other translations

He followed her immediately,
as an ox goes to the slaughter,
as a fool stepping into a noose.

Proverbs 7:22 · World English Bible

Proverbs 7:22 in context

  1. 20He hath taken a bag of money with him; He will come home at the full moon.
  2. 21With her much fair speech she causeth him to yield; With the flattering of her lips she forceth him along.
  3. 22He goeth after her straightway, As an ox goeth to the slaughter, Or as one in fetters to the correction of the fool;
  4. 23Till an arrow strike through his liver; As a bird hasteth to the snare, And knoweth not that it is for his life.
  5. 24Now therefore, my sons, hearken unto me, And attend to the words of my mouth.