Proverbs 7:22–23
He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;
†He goeth after her straightway, as an oxe goeth to the slaughter, or as a foole to the correction of the stocks,
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. suddenly.
Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.
Til a dart strike through his liuer, as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.
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- Acts 14:13Rank 2 from verse 22
- Acts 16:24Rank 3 from verse 22
- Jeremiah 20:2Rank 4 from verse 22
From verse 23
- Ecclesiastes 9:12Rank 1 from verse 23
12For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them.
12*For man also knoweth not his time, as the fishes that are taken in an euil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sonnes of men snared in an euill time, when it falleth suddenly vpon them.
- Proverbs 9:18Rank 2 from verse 23
- Numbers 25:8–9Rank 3 from verse 23
8And he went after the man of Israel into the tent, and thrust both of them through, the man of Israel, and the woman through her belly. So the plague was stayed from the children of Israel.
9And those that died in the plague were twenty and four thousand.
8And he went after the man of Israel into the tent, and thrust both of them thorow, the man of Israel, and the woman, thorow her belly: So the plague was stayed from the children of Israel.
9And *those that died in the plague, were twentie and foure thousand.
- Proverbs 1:17Rank 4 from verse 23
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Proverbs 7:22
1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.
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straightway
Immediately; at once; without delay.
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Sense 1: The killing of persons or animals, especially in great number. Sense 2: As a verb, to kill or slay.
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Sense 1: A person lacking wisdom or moral understanding. Sense 2: As a verb, to act foolishly or deceive.
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correction
Discipline, chastening, or instruction that corrects error and restores what is right.
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A restraining frame or instrument in which the feet or body of a prisoner are fastened.
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Proverbs 7:23
Sense 1: To cultivate, plough, dress, and work soil for crops. Sense 2: As a time or limit word, until, up to, or as far as the stated point, condition, or event.
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A pointed missile weapon thrown or thrust.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. To hit, smite, or make forceful contact, including striking off or through. 2. To apply something by a striking motion. 3. To strike hands: to clasp hands in pledge or surety.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
From one side or end to another; by means of; throughout; or because of.
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A large organ of the body that forms part of the inward parts.
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A feathered winged creature; a fowl.
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Third-person singular present form of haste (to hurry, act quickly, or make speed).
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1. Figuratively, something that catches, entangles, endangers, or brings a person into bondage or restraint. 2. A trap, noose, or device for catching.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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The state of living; the period or manner of one's existence.
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21With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.
21With much faire speech she caused him to yeeld, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.
22He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;
22†He goeth after her straightway, as an oxe goeth to the slaughter, or as a foole to the correction of the stocks,
Selected passage23Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.
23Til a dart strike through his liuer, as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.
Selected passage24¶ Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth.
24¶ Hearken vnto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth.