Proverbs 7:23

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 7:23

BSB

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

AKJV

Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hastens to the snare, and knows not that it is for his life.

CPDV

until the arrow pierces his liver. It is just as if a bird were to hurry into the snare. And he does not know that his actions endanger his own soul.

ERV

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

NHEB

Until an arrow strikes through his liver, as a bird hurries to the snare, and doesn't know that it will cost his life.

SMT

Till an arrow shall cleave his liver; as a bird hastening to the snare, and not knowing that it is for his soul.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 7:23

TilladartH2671Noun Masculine strikeH6398VerbthroughhisliverH3516Noun FeminineasabirdH6833Noun Feminine hastethH4116VerbtothesnareH6341Noun MasculineandknowethH3045VerbnotthatitisforhislifeH5315Noun Feminine

Commentary for Proverbs 7:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 7:23

Summary

Young man rushes toward death unknowingly

Event

Young man meets deadly end

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC