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22 He suddenly follows her
As an ox goes to the slaughter,
Or [a]as one in fetters to the discipline of an ignorant fool,
23 Until an arrow pierces through his liver;
As a (A)bird hastens to the snare,
And he does not know that it will cost him his [b]soul.

24 So now, my sons, (B)listen to me,
And pay attention to the words of my mouth.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 7:22 Some ancient versions as a stag goes into a trap
  2. Proverbs 7:23 Or life