Proverbs 7:22 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769He goeth after her straightway, As an ox goeth to the slaughter, Or as a fool to the correction of the stocks; See the chapterMore versionsAmplified Bible - Classic EditionSuddenly he [yields and] follows her reluctantly like an ox moving to the slaughter, like one in fetters going to the correction [to be given] to a fool or like a dog enticed by food to the muzzle See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)He goeth after her straightway, As an ox goeth to the slaughter, Or as one in fetters to the correction of the fool; See the chapterCommon English BibleHe goes headlong after her, like an ox to the slaughter, like a deer leaping into a trap, See the chapterCatholic Public Domain VersionImmediately, 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, See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 versionImmediately he followeth her as an ox led to be a victim, and as a lamb playing the wanton, and not knowing that he is drawn like a fool to bonds, See the chapter |