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Proverbs 7:22
He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;
Proverbs 7:22 · King James Version
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Proverbs 7:22 in other translations
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.
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 goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey:
20 He hath taken a bag of money with him, and will come home at the day appointed.
21 With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.
22 He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;
23 Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.
24 Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth.
25 Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths.
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