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Proverbs 7:22
Proverbs 7:22 is verse 22 of Proverbs chapter 7, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
He follows her on impulse, like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding into a trap,
Probable reading (see LXX, Vulgate, Syriac); Hebrew like fetters to discipline a fool
King James Version
He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;
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 7:20–24 · Berean Standard Bible
20 He took with him a bag of money and will not return till the moon is full.”
21 With her great persuasion she entices him; with her flattering lips she lures him.
22 He follows her on impulse, like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding into a trap,
23 until an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare— not knowing it will cost him his life.
24 Now, my sons, listen to me, and attend to the words of my mouth.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Acts 14:13The priest of Zeus, whose temple was just outside the city, brought bulls and wreaths to the city gates, hoping to offer a sacrifice along with the crowds.
Job 13:27You put my feet in the stocks and stand watch over all my paths; You set a limit for the soles of my feet.
Jeremiah 20:2he had Jeremiah the prophet beaten and put in the stocks at the Upper Gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD.
Acts 16:24On receiving this order, he placed them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks.