Proverbs 7:23
till an arrow pierces its liver; as a bird rushes into a snare; he does not know that it will cost him his life.
In context
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, 26 for many a victim has she laid low, and all her slain are a mighty throng.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 7:23 in the KJV
Till a dart strike through his liver; As a bird hasteth to the snare, And knoweth not that it is for his life.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 7:23 in the NIV
till an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare, little knowing it will cost him his life.