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Proverbs 7:23
until an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare— not knowing it will cost him his life.
Proverbs 7:23 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 7:23 in other translations
Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.
Until an arrow strikes through his liver, as a bird hurries to the snare, and doesn’t know that it will cost his life.
Until an arrow strikes through his liver, as a bird hurries to the snare, and doesn't know that it will cost his life.
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In context
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.
25 Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways; do not stray into her paths.
26 For she has brought many down to death; her slain are many in number.
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