Proverbs 7:24
And now, O sons, listen to me, and be attentive to the words of my mouth.
In context
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. 27 Her house is the way to Sheol, going down to the chambers of death.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 7:24 in the KJV
Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, And attend to the words of my mouth.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 7:24 in the NIV
Now then, my sons, listen to me; pay attention to what I say.