World English Bible
Proverbs 7:22
“He followed her immediately, as an ox goes to the slaughter, as a fool stepping into a noose.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 7
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He has taken a bag of money with him. He will come home at the full moon.
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With persuasive words, she led him astray. With the flattering of her lips, she seduced him.
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He followed her immediately, as an ox goes to the slaughter, as a fool stepping into a noose.
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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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Now therefore, sons, listen to me. Pay attention to the words of my mouth.