Proverbs 7:22

He goeth after her straightway, as an oxe goeth to the slaughter, or as a foole to the correction of the stocks,
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Suddenly he follows her As an ox goes to the slaughter, Or as {one in} fetters to the discipline of a fool,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

He goeth after her straightway, As an ox goeth to the slaughter, Or as `one in' fetters to the correction of the fool;
- American Standard Version (1901)

The simple man goes after her, like an ox going to its death, like a roe pulled by a cord;
- Basic English Bible

He follows her on impulse, like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding into a trap,
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

He went after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, and as stocks [serve] for the correction of the fool;
- Darby Bible

Immediately he followeth her as an ox led to be a victim, and as a lamb playing the wanton, and not knowing that he is drawn like a fool to bonds,
- Douay-Rheims Bible

He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as fetters to the correction of the fool;
- English Revised Version

He followed her immediately, as an ox goes to the slaughter, as a fool stepping into a noose.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 7:22

7:22 As an ox - Going to it securely, as if it were going to a good pasture.