Proverbs 7:23
till an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare, little knowing it will cost him his life.
In context
20 He took his purse filled with money and will not be home till full moon.” 21 With persuasive words she led him astray; she seduced him with her smooth talk. 22 All at once he followed her like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer stepping into a noose 23 till an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare, little knowing it will cost him his life.
24 Now then, my sons, listen to me; pay attention to what I say. 25 Do not let your heart turn to her ways or stray into her paths. 26 Many are the victims she has brought down; 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.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 7:23 in the ESV
till an arrow pierces its liver; as a bird rushes into a snare; he does not know that it will cost him his life.