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Proverbs 7:22-24
Good News Translation
Proverbs 7:22-24
Good News Translation
22 Suddenly he was going with her like an ox on the way to be slaughtered, like a deer prancing into a trap[a] 23 where an arrow would pierce its heart. He was like a bird going into a net—he did not know that his life was in danger.
24 Now then, sons, listen to me. Pay attention to what I say.
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- Proverbs 7:22 Probable text like a deer prancing into a trap; Hebrew unclear.
Proverbs 7:22-24
New International Version
Proverbs 7:22-24
New International Version
22 All at once he followed her
like an ox going to the slaughter,
like a deer[a] stepping into a noose[b](A)
23 till an arrow pierces(B) his liver,
like a bird darting into a snare,
little knowing it will cost him his life.(C)
24 Now then, my sons, listen(D) to me;
pay attention to what I say.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 7:22 Syriac (see also Septuagint); Hebrew fool
- Proverbs 7:22 The meaning of the Hebrew for this line is uncertain.
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