Parallel Bible results for "proverbs 7:21-27"

Proverbs 7:21-27

21 She led him down the wrong path with her clever words. She charmed him with her smooth talk.

21 With persuasive words she led him astray; she seduced him with her smooth talk.

22 All at once he followed her. He was like an ox going to be killed. He was like a deer stepping into a trap

22 All at once he followed her like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer stepping into a noose

23 until an arrow struck its liver. He was like a bird rushing into a trap. Little did he know it would cost him his life!

23 till an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare, little knowing it will cost him his life.

24 My sons, listen to me. Pay attention to what I say.

24 Now then, my sons, listen to me; pay attention to what I say.

25 Don't let your hearts turn to her ways. Don't step onto her paths.

25 Do not let your heart turn to her ways or stray into her paths.

26 She has brought down a lot of men. She has killed a huge crowd.

26 Many are the victims she has brought down; her slain are a mighty throng.

27 Her house is a road to the grave. It leads down to the place of the dead.

27 Her house is a highway to the grave, leading down to the chambers of death.