Proverbs 7:23 kjv — Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.

King James Version

"Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life."

— Proverbs 7:23, King James Version

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Proverbs 7 — Context

20

He hath taken a bag of money with him, and will come home at the day appointed.

21

With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.

22

He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;

23

Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.

24

Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth.

25

Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths.

26

For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, many strong men have been slain by her.

Proverbs 7:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 7:23 say?
Proverbs 7:23 in the King James Version reads: “Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.”
Where is Proverbs 7:23 in the Bible?
Proverbs 7:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 7, verse 23.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 7:23.
What translation should I read Proverbs 7:23 in?
Proverbs 7:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 7:23?
Proverbs 7:23 reads (KJV): “Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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