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Proverbs 7:22
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
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Proverbs 7:22 in other translations
He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;
He follows her on impulse, like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding into a trap,
He followed her immediately, as an ox goes to the slaughter, as a fool stepping into a noose.
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In context
19 For the man is not at home; He is gone a long journey:
20 He hath taken a bag of money with him; He will come home at the full moon.
21 With her much fair speech she causeth him to yield; With the flattering of her lips she forceth him along.
22 He goeth after her straightway, As an ox goeth to the slaughter, Or as one in fetters to the correction of the fool;
23 Till an arrow strike through his liver; As a bird hasteth to the snare, And knoweth not that it is for his life.
24 Now therefore, my sons, hearken unto me, And attend to the words of my mouth.
25 Let not thy heart decline to her ways; Go not astray in her paths.
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