Proverbs 7:22
He goeth after her straightway, As an ox goeth to the slaughter, Or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;
In context
19 For the goodman is not at home, He is gone a long journey: 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.
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- 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
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 7:22 in the ESV
All at once he follows her, as an ox goes to the slaughter, or as a stag is caught fast