Proverbs 7:22

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 7:22

BSB
He follows her on impulse, like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding into a trap,
AKJV
He goes after her straightway, as an ox goes to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;
CPDV
Immediately, he follows her, like an ox being led to the sacrifice, and like a lamb acting lasciviously, and not knowing that he is being drawn foolishly into chains,
ERV
He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as fetters to the correction of the fool;
NHEB
He followed her immediately, as an ox goes to the slaughter, as a fool to the correction of the stocks.
SMT
He went after her suddenly as the ox will go to the slaughter, and as the fetter for the correction of the foolish.

Commentary for Proverbs 7:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 7:22
Summary
Young man foolishly follows to certain destruction
Event
Young man follows toward ruin
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
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