Bible verse

Proverbs 7:23

until an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare—not knowing it will cost him his life.

Proverbs 7:23 · BSB

Proverbs 7:23 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 7.

19 For my husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey.

20 He took with him a bag of money and will not return till the moon is full.”

21 With her great persuasion she entices him; with her flattering lips she lures him.

22 He follows her on impulse, like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding into a trap,

23 until an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare—not knowing it will cost him his life.

24 Now, my sons, listen to me, and attend to the words of my mouth.

25 Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways; do not stray into her paths.

26 For she has brought many down to death; her slain are many in number.

27 Her house is the road to Sheol, descending to the chambers of death.

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Proverbs 7:23 in other translations

KJV

Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it [is] for his life.

ASV

Till an arrow strike through his liver; As a bird hasteth to the snare, And knoweth not that it is for his life.

ERV

Till an arrow strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.

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