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Proverbs 7:23

American Standard Version

Till an arrow strike through his liver; As a bird hasteth to the snare, And knoweth not that it is for his life.

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Proverbs 7:23 in other translations

Until an arrow strikes through his liver,
as a bird hurries to the snare,
and doesn’t know that it will cost his life.

Proverbs 7:23 · World English Bible

Proverbs 7:23 in context

  1. 21With her much fair speech she causeth him to yield; With the flattering of her lips she forceth him along.
  2. 22He goeth after her straightway, As an ox goeth to the slaughter, Or as one in fetters to the correction of the fool;
  3. 23Till an arrow strike through his liver; As a bird hasteth to the snare, And knoweth not that it is for his life.
  4. 24Now therefore, my sons, hearken unto me, And attend to the words of my mouth.
  5. 25Let not thy heart decline to her ways; Go not astray in her paths.