22 He follows her impulsively
like an ox going to the slaughter,
like a deer bounding toward a trap[a]
23 until an arrow pierces its[b] liver,(A)
like a bird darting into a snare(B)
he doesn’t know it will cost him his life.

24 Now, sons, listen to me,
and pay attention to the words from my mouth.

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Footnotes

  1. 7:22 Text emended; MT reads like a shackle to the discipline of a fool; Hb obscure
  2. 7:23 Or his

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