Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 7:23
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Berean Standard Bible
until an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare—not knowing it will cost him his life.
King James Version
Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it [is] for his life.
World English Bible
Until an arrow strikes through his liver, as a bird hurries to the snare, and doesn’t know that it will cost his life.
American Standard Version
Till an arrow strike through his liver; As a bird hasteth to the snare, And knoweth not that it is for his life.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 7
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,
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.
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