Proverbs 7:22
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,
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- †Hebrew wordingHeb. suddenly.
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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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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.