Proverbs 7:22-27

22 All at once he followed her like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer[a] stepping into a noose[b]
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.
25 Do not let your heart turn to her ways or stray into her paths.
26 Many are the victims she has brought down; her slain are a mighty throng.
27 Her house is a highway to the grave, leading down to the chambers of death.

Cross References 6

  • 1. S Job 18:10
  • 2. S Job 15:22; S Job 16:13
  • 3. S Proverbs 6:26; Ecclesiastes 7:26; Ecclesiastes 9:12
  • 4. Proverbs 1:8-9; Proverbs 5:7; Proverbs 8:32
  • 5. Proverbs 5:7-8
  • 6. Judges 16:19; S Proverbs 2:18; Proverbs 5:5; Proverbs 9:18; Revelation 22:15

Footnotes 2

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