Proverbs 7:22

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

Proverbs 7:22 in Other Translations

KJV
22 He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;
ESV
22 All at once he follows her, as an ox goes to the slaughter, or as a stag is caught fast
NLT
22 He followed her at once, like an ox going to the slaughter. He was like a stag caught in a trap,
MSG
22 Before you know it, he's trotting behind her, like a calf led to the butcher shop, Like a stag lured into ambush
CSB
22 He follows her impulsively like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding toward a trap

Proverbs 7:22 In-Context

20 He took his purse filled with money and will not be home till full moon.”
21 With persuasive words she led him astray; she seduced him with her smooth talk.
22 All at once he followed her like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer stepping into a noose
23 till an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare, little knowing it will cost him his life.
24 Now then, my sons, listen to me; pay attention to what I say.

Cross References 1

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. Syriac (see also Septuagint); Hebrew "fool"
  • [b]. The meaning of the Hebrew for this line is uncertain.
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