World English Bible
"He followed her immediately, as an ox goes to the slaughter, as a fool stepping into a noose."
— Proverbs 7:22, World English Bible
“He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;”
“He goeth after her straightway, As an ox goeth to the slaughter, Or asone infetters to the correction of the fool; ”
“Suddenly he was going after her like an ox that goes to the slaughter, like a stag prancing into a trapper’s snare”
“Immediately he followeth her as an ox led to be a victim, and as a lamb playing the wanton, and not knowing that he is drawn like a fool to bonds,”
“The simple man goes after her, like an ox going to its death, like a roe pulled by a cord;”
“He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;”
For my husband isn't at home. He has gone on a long journey.
He has taken a bag of money with him. He will come home at the full moon."
With persuasive words, she led him astray. With the flattering of her lips, she seduced him.
He followed her immediately, as an ox goes to the slaughter, as a fool stepping into a noose.
Until an arrow strikes through his liver, as a bird hurries to the snare, and doesn't know that it will cost his life.
Now therefore, sons, listen to me. Pay attention to the words of my mouth.
Don't let your heart turn to her ways. Don't go astray in her paths,