Proverbs 7:22
“He goeth after her straightway, as an oxe goeth to the slaughter, or as a foole to the correction of the stocks,”
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Proverbs 7:22 Context
20He hath taken a bag of money with him, and will come home at the day appointed. 21With much faire speech she caused him to yeeld, with the flattering of her lips she forced him. 22He goeth after her straightway, as an oxe goeth to the slaughter, or as a foole to the correction of the stocks, 23Til a dart strike through his liuer, as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life. 24¶ Hearken vnto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth.
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Other Translations for 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;
- King James Version
Suddenly he follows her As an ox goes to the slaughter, Or as {one in} fetters to the discipline of a fool,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He goeth after her straightway, As an ox goeth to the slaughter, Or as `one in' fetters to the correction of the fool;
- American Standard Version (1901)
The simple man goes after her, like an ox going to its death, like a roe pulled by a cord;
- Basic English Bible
He went after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, and as stocks [serve] for the correction of the fool;
- Darby Bible
He goeth after her quickly, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;
- Webster's Bible
He followed her immediately, as an ox goes to the slaughter, as a fool stepping into a noose.
- World English Bible
He is going after her straightway, As an ox unto the slaughter he cometh, And as a fetter unto the chastisement of a fool,
- Youngs Literal Bible
He goeth after her straightway, as an ox that goeth to the slaughter, or as one in fetters to the correction of the fool;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 7:22
7:22 As an ox - Going to it securely, as if it were going to a good pasture.