Proverbs 7:22–27
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.
¶ Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth.
¶ Hearken vnto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth.
Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths.
Let not thine heart decline to her wayes, goe not astray in her paths.
For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, many strong men have been slain by her.
For shee hath cast downe many wounded: yea many strong men haue bene slaine by her.
Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death.
*Her house is the way to hell, going downe to the chambers of death.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceChap.2.18. & 5.5.
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From verse 22
- 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
From verse 24
- Proverbs 5:7Rank 1 from verse 24
- Proverbs 4:1Rank 2 from verse 24
- 1 John 2:1Rank 3 from verse 24
1MY little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
1¶ My little children, these things write I vnto you, that ye sinne not. And if any man sinne, we haue an Aduocate with the Father, Iesus Christ the righteous:
- Galatians 4:19Rank 4 from verse 24
- Proverbs 8:32–33Rank 5 from verse 24
- 1 Corinthians 4:14–15Rank 6 from verse 24
14I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.
15For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.
14I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloued sonnes I warne you.
15For though you haue ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet haue yee not many fathers: For in Christ Iesus I haue begotten you through the Gospel.
From verse 25
- Proverbs 5:8Rank 1 from verse 25
- Isaiah 53:6Rank 2 from verse 25
- Proverbs 6:25Rank 3 from verse 25
- Matthew 5:28Rank 4 from verse 25
- Proverbs 23:31–33Rank 5 from verse 25
31Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright.
32At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder.
33Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things.
31Looke not thou vpon the wine when it is red, when it giueth his colour in the cup, when it moueth it selfe aright.
32‖At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder.
33Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall vtter peruerse things.
- Proverbs 4:14–15Rank 6 from verse 25
- Proverbs 5:23Rank 7 from verse 25
- Psalms 119:176Rank 8 from verse 25
From verse 26
- 1 Peter 2:11Rank 1 from verse 26
- Nehemiah 13:26Rank 2 from verse 26
26Did not Solomon king of Israel sin by these things? yet among many nations was there no king like him, who was beloved of his God, and God made him king over all Israel: nevertheless even him did outlandish women cause to sin.
26Did not Solomon king of Israel sinne by these things? yet among many nations was there no king like him, who was beloued of his God, and God made him king ouer all Israel: *neuerthelesse, euen him did outlandish women cause to sinne.
- 1 Corinthians 10:8Rank 3 from verse 26
- 1 Kings 11:1–2Rank 4 from verse 26
1BUT king Solomon loved many strange women, together with the daughter of Pharaoh, women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Zidonians, and Hittites;
2Of the nations concerning which the Lord said unto the children of Israel, Ye shall not go in to them, neither shall they come in unto you: for surely they will turn away your heart after their gods: Solomon clave unto these in love.
1¶ But King Solomon loued *many strange women, ( ‖together with y e daughter of Pharaoh) women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians & Hittites:
2Of the nations concerning which the LORD said vnto the children of Israel, *Yee shall not goe in to them, neither shall they come in vnto you, for surely they will turne away your heart after their gods: Solomon claue vnto these in loue.
- Proverbs 6:33Rank 5 from verse 26
- 2 Corinthians 12:21Rank 6 from verse 26
21And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed.
21 And least when I come againe, my God will humble mee among you, and that I shall bewaile many which haue sinned alreadie, and haue not repented of the vncleannesse, and fornication, and lasciuiousnesse which they haue committed.
- 2 Samuel 12:9–11Rank 7 from verse 26
9Wherefore hast thou despised the commandment of the Lord, to do evil in his sight? thou hast killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword, and hast taken his wife to be thy wife, and hast slain him with the sword of the children of Ammon.
10Now therefore the sword shall never depart from thine house; because thou hast despised me, and hast taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be thy wife.
11Thus saith the Lord, Behold, I will raise up evil against thee out of thine own house, and I will take thy wives before thine eyes, and give them unto thy neighbour, and he shall lie with thy wives in the sight of this sun.
9Wherefore hast thou despised the commandement of the LORD, to doe euill in his sight? thou hast killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword, and hast taken his wife to be thy wife, and hast slaine him with the sword of the children of Ammon.
10Now therefore the sword shall neuer depart from thine house, because thou hast despised me, and hast taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite, to be thy wife.
11Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will raise vp euill against thee out of thine owne house, and I will *take thy wiues before thine eyes, and giue them vnto thy neighbour, and he shall lie with thy wiues in the sight of this Sunne.
- 2 Samuel 3:27Rank 8 from verse 26
27And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there under the fifth rib, that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother.
27And when Abner was returned to Hebron, *Ioab tooke him aside in the gate to speake with him ‖quietly: and smote him there vnder the fift ribbe, that he died, for the blood of *Asahel his brother.
- 2 Samuel 3:6–8Rank 9 from verse 26
6¶ And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.
7And Saul had a concubine, whose name was Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah: and Ish-bosheth said to Abner, Wherefore hast thou gone in unto my father’s concubine?
8Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ish-bosheth, and said, Am I a dog’s head, which against Judah do shew kindness this day unto the house of Saul thy father, to his brethren, and to his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David, that thou chargest me to day with a fault concerning this woman?
6¶ And it came to passe while there was warre between the house of Saul and the house of Dauid, that Abner made himselfe strong for the house of Saul.
7And Saul had a concubine, whose name was *Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah: and Ishbosheth saide to Abner, Wherefore hast thou gone in vnto my fathers concubine?
8Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ishbosheth, and said, Am I a dogs head, which against Iudah doe shew kindnesse this day vnto the house of Saul thy father, to his brethren, and to his friends, and haue not deliuered thee into the hand of Dauid, that thou chargest mee to day with a fault concerning this woman?
- Judges 16:21Rank 10 from verse 26
21¶ But the Philistines took him, and put out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza, and bound him with fetters of brass; and he did grind in the prison house.
21¶ But the Philistines tooke him and †put out his eyes, and brought him downe to Gaza, and bound him with fetters of brasse, and he did grind in the prison house.
From verse 27
- Proverbs 5:5Rank 1 from verse 27
- Proverbs 9:18Rank 2 from verse 27
- Proverbs 2:18–19Rank 3 from verse 27
18For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the dead.
19None that go unto her return again, neither take they hold of the paths of life.
18For her house inclineth vnto death, and her pathes vnto the dead:
19None that goe vnto her, returne againe, neither take they hold of the pathes of life.
- Revelation 22:15Rank 4 from verse 27
- Ecclesiastes 7:26Rank 5 from verse 27
26And I find more bitter than death the woman, whose heart is snares and nets, and her hands as bands: whoso pleaseth God shall escape from her; but the sinner shall be taken by her.
26*†And I finde more bitter then death, the woman whose heart is snares & nets, and her handes as bands: who so pleaseth God, shall escape from her, but the sinner shall be taken by her.
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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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COMBINED MEANING
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.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
A restraining frame or instrument in which the feet or body of a prisoner are fastened.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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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.
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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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Proverbs 7:24
1. To listen attentively or give heed. 2. To give regard, consent, or act in response.
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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.
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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.
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1. To give heed, listen, or direct attention toward. 2. To wait upon, serve, or devote oneself to.
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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.
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Sense 1: The bodily opening used for eating, breathing, and speaking. Sense 2: The opening or entrance of a thing. Sense 3: Speech, utterance, or the agency of speaking.
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Proverbs 7:25
Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.
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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.
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To turn, bend, or depart aside from a way, word, judgment, duty, or course; to refuse or fall away from following it.
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Away from the right place, path, or course; wandering or in error.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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1. Figuratively, ways or courses of conduct, action, or direction. 2. Tracks, roads, routes, or ways of passage or travel.
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Proverbs 7:26
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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1. To throw, send, put, lay, or direct a person or thing into, upon, around, toward, or away from a place, or into a stated condition. 2. To put away, reject, expel, remove, overthrow, or bring down. 3. To put forth or use a lot for choosing, dividing, or assigning. 4. To form an object by pouring molten material into a mould. 5. To shed, drop, or bring forth young, fruit, leaves, or flowers. 6. To raise, form, or prepare a bank, mount, trench, or way. 7. In "cast ... in his teeth," to reproach or charge something against him. 8. As a noun, the distance something may be thrown.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
From a higher place or position to a lower one; below.
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1. Physically injured, pierced, struck, or hurt. 2. Inwardly hurt or afflicted in heart or spirit.
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1. Indeed, marking confirmation, emphasis, addition, continuation, or heightening of what is said; it may also emphasize a question. 2. Yes, expressing an affirmative answer or declaration.
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Having great power, might, firmness, courage, capacity, influence, defence, health, intensity, or ability to act, endure, resist, overcome, or support.
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Killed, put to death, struck down, or slaughtered.
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Proverbs 7:27
Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.
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Sense 1: A place beneath, associated with the dead, destruction, and confinement. Sense 2: The place of punishment and torment, described as hell fire and fire that never shall be quenched. Sense 3: By figure, the depths, pains, or destructive power of death and overwhelming affliction.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
From a higher place or position to a lower one; below.
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Rooms or enclosed spaces within a house, building, or other structure.
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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.
Selected passage25Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths.
25Let not thine heart decline to her wayes, goe not astray in her paths.
Selected passage26For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, many strong men have been slain by her.
26For shee hath cast downe many wounded: yea many strong men haue bene slaine by her.
Selected passage27Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death.
27*Her house is the way to hell, going downe to the chambers of death.
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