Proverbs 7:22
All at once he follows her, as an ox goes to the slaughter, or as a stag is caught fast
In context
19 For my husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey; 20 he took a bag of money with him; at full moon he will come home.” 21 With much seductive speech she persuades him; with her smooth talk she compels him. 22 All at once he follows her, as an ox goes to the slaughter, or as a stag is caught fast 23 till an arrow pierces its liver; as a bird rushes into a snare; he does not know that it will cost him his life.
24 And now, O sons, listen to me, and be attentive to the words of my mouth. 25 Let not your heart turn aside to her ways; do not stray into her paths,
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 7:22 in the KJV
He goeth after her straightway, As an ox goeth to the slaughter, Or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 7:22 in the NIV
All at once he followed her like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer stepping into a noose