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Proverbs 7:22

New American Standard Bible

22 Suddenly he follows her As an ox goes to the slaughter, Or as one walks in ankle bracelets to the discipline of a fool,

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American Standard Version

He goeth after her straightway, As an ox goeth to the slaughter, Or as one in fetters to the correction of the fool;

Christian Standard Bible

He follows her impulsively like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding toward a trap

English Standard Version

All at once he follows her, as an ox goes to the slaughter, or as a stag is caught fast

King James Version

He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;

New International Version

All at once he followed her like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer stepping into a noose

New King James Version

Immediately he went after her, as an ox goes to the slaughter, Or as a fool to the correction of the stocks,

New Living Translation

He followed her at once, like an ox going to the slaughter. He was like a stag caught in a trap,

World English Bible

He followed her immediately, as an ox goes to the slaughter, as a fool stepping into a noose.