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 ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;" - Proverbs 7:22
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What does Proverbs 7:22 mean?

Proverbs 7:22 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks." This verse is part of a larger passage in Proverbs 7 that provides a warning against the dangers of…

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The Path of Folly: A Warning from Proverbs 7:22

Proverbs 7:22 serves as a stark warning against the allure of temptation and the heedlessness of foolishness. The King James Version expresses this vividly: "He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks." This…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Discernment in Temptation

O Heavenly Father, We come before You today with humble hearts, seeking guidance and wisdom in a world filled with temptations and distractions. We recognize the profound truth found in Proverbs 7:22, "He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool…

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