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Proverbs 7:22

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 7:22 in other translations

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

Proverbs 7:22 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 7:22 in context

  1. 20He has taken a bag of money with him.
    He will come home at the full moon.”
  2. 21With persuasive words, she led him astray.
    With the flattering of her lips, she seduced him.
  3. 22He followed her immediately,
    as an ox goes to the slaughter,
    as a fool stepping into a noose.
  4. 23Until an arrow strikes through his liver,
    as a bird hurries to the snare,
    and doesn’t know that it will cost his life.
  5. 24Now therefore, sons, listen to me.
    Pay attention to the words of my mouth.