Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version till an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare, little knowing it will cost him his life. New Living Translation awaiting the arrow that would pierce its heart. He was like a bird flying into a snare, little knowing it would cost him his life. English Standard Version till an arrow pierces its liver; as a bird rushes into a snare; he does not know that it will cost him his life. Berean Standard Bible until an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare—not knowing it will cost him his life. King James Bible Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life. New King James Version Till an arrow struck his liver. As a bird hastens to the snare, He did not know it would cost his life. New American Standard Bible Until an arrow pierces through his liver; As a bird hurries to the snare, So he does not know that it will cost him his life. NASB 1995 Until an arrow pierces through his liver; As a bird hastens to the snare, So he does not know that it will cost him his life. NASB 1977 Until an arrow pierces through his liver; As a bird hastens to the snare, So he does not know that it will cost him his life. Legacy Standard Bible Until an arrow pierces through his liver; As a bird hastens to the snare, And he does not know that it will cost him his soul. Amplified Bible Until an arrow pierced his liver [with a mortal wound]; Like a bird fluttering straight into the net, He did not know that it would cost him his life. Christian Standard Bible until an arrow pierces its liver, like a bird darting into a snare — he doesn’t know it will cost him his life. Holman Christian Standard Bible until an arrow pierces its liver, like a bird darting into a snare— he doesn’t know it will cost him his life. American Standard Version Till an arrow strike through his liver; As a bird hasteth to the snare, And knoweth not that it is for his life. Contemporary English Version and killed with arrows. He was no more than a bird rushing into a trap, without knowing it would cost him his life. English Revised Version Till an arrow strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life. GOD'S WORD® Translation until an arrow pierces his heart, like a bird darting into a trap. He does not realize that it will cost him his life. Good News Translation where an arrow would pierce its heart. He was like a bird going into a net--he did not know that his life was in danger. International Standard Version until an arrow pierces his liver. As a bird darts into a snare, he doesn't realize his fatal decision. Majority Standard Bible until an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare?not knowing it will cost him his life. NET Bible till an arrow pierces his liver--like a bird hurrying into a trap, and he does not know that it will cost him his life. New Heart English Bible Until an arrow strikes through his liver, as a bird hurries to the snare, and doesn't know that it will cost his life. Webster's Bible Translation Till a dart striketh through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life. World English Bible Until an arrow strikes through his liver, as a bird hurries to the snare, and doesn’t know that it will cost his life. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionUntil an arrow splits his liver, "" As a bird has hurried to a snare, "" And has not known that it [is] for its life. Young's Literal Translation Till an arrow doth split his liver, As a bird hath hastened unto a snare, And hath not known that it is for its life. Smith's Literal Translation Till an arrow shall cleave his liver; as a bird hastening to the snare, and not knowing that it is for his soul. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTill the arrow pierce his liver: as if a bird should make haste to the snare, and knoweth not that his life is in danger. Catholic Public Domain Version until the arrow pierces his liver. It is just as if a bird were to hurry into the snare. And he does not know that his actions endanger his own soul. New American Bible till an arrow pierces its liver; Like a bird that rushes into a snare, unaware that his life is at stake. New Revised Standard Version until an arrow pierces its entrails. He is like a bird rushing into a snare, not knowing that it will cost him his life. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd as a stag whose liver is pierced with an arrow, as a bird hastens to the snare, and does not know that he goes to his death. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And like a stag when an arrow flies into its liver, he hastens like a living bird to a snare, and does not know that it is to the death of his soul that he goes. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Till an arrow strike through his liver; As a bird hasteneth to the snare-- And knoweth not that it is at the cost of his life. Brenton Septuagint Translation and he hastens as a bird into a snare, not knowing that he is running for his life. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Warnings about the Adulteress…22He follows her on impulse, like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding into a trap, 23until an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare— not knowing it will cost him his life. 24Now, my sons, listen to me, and attend to the words of my mouth.… Cross References Proverbs 5:22-23 The iniquities of a wicked man entrap him; the cords of his sin entangle him. / He dies for lack of discipline, led astray by his own great folly. Ecclesiastes 9:12 For surely no man knows his time: Like fish caught in a cruel net or birds trapped in a snare, so men are ensnared in an evil time that suddenly falls upon them. Proverbs 6:32 He who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself. Proverbs 9:18 But they do not know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of Sheol. Proverbs 22:5 Thorns and snares lie on the path of the perverse; he who guards his soul stays far from them. Proverbs 1:17-18 How futile it is to spread the net where any bird can see it! / But they lie in wait for their own blood; they ambush their own lives. Jeremiah 5:26 For among My people are wicked men; they watch like fowlers lying in wait; they set a trap to catch men. Hosea 7:11-12 So Ephraim has become like a silly, senseless dove—calling out to Egypt, then turning to Assyria. / As they go, I will spread My net over them; I will bring them down like birds of the air. I will chastise them when I hear them flocking together. Psalm 91:3 Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly plague. Isaiah 53:7 He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth. Matthew 7:13-14 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. / But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. James 1:14-15 But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. / Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. 1 Timothy 6:9 Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. 2 Peter 2:12 These men are like irrational animals, creatures of instinct, born to be captured and destroyed. They blaspheme in matters they do not understand, and like such creatures, they too will be destroyed. Treasury of Scripture Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hastens to the snare, and knows not that it is for his life. a dart Numbers 25:8,9 And 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… as a bird Proverbs 1:17 Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird. Ecclesiastes 9:12 For 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. knoweth Proverbs 9:18 But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell. Jump to Previous Arrow Bird Cost Danger Dart Darting Entrails Falling Hastened Hasteneth Hastens Hasteth Hurries Liver Net Pierces Rushes Snare Split Strike Strikes Striketh ThoughtJump to Next Arrow Bird Cost Danger Dart Darting Entrails Falling Hastened Hasteneth Hastens Hasteth Hurries Liver Net Pierces Rushes Snare Split Strike Strikes Striketh ThoughtProverbs 7 1. Solomon persuades to a sincere and kind familiarity with wisdom6. In an example of his own experience he shows 10. the cunning of a harlot 22. and the desperate simplicity of a young wanton 24. He detests such wickedness until an arrow pierces his liver In ancient times, the liver was often considered the seat of life and emotions. The imagery of an arrow piercing the liver suggests a sudden and fatal blow, symbolizing the consequences of succumbing to temptation. This phrase highlights the deadly nature of sin, echoing the biblical theme that sin leads to death (Romans 6:23). The arrow represents the inevitable judgment and consequences that follow sinful actions, reminiscent of the swift and certain justice seen throughout the Old Testament. like a bird darting into a snare not knowing it will cost him his life Persons / Places / Events 1. The Young ManThe primary subject of Proverbs 7, representing those who lack wisdom and discernment, easily led astray by temptation. 2. The Seductress A metaphor for temptation and sin, personified as a woman who leads the young man astray. 3. The Arrow Symbolizes the sudden and deadly consequences of sin. 4. The Snare Represents the trap of sin, which seems harmless but leads to destruction. 5. The Liver In ancient Hebrew thought, the liver was considered the seat of life, making its piercing a metaphor for mortal danger. Teaching Points The Deceptive Nature of SinSin often appears harmless or even attractive, but its consequences are severe and life-threatening. The Importance of Wisdom and Discernment Like the young man, we must seek wisdom to recognize and avoid the snares of temptation. The Suddenness of Consequences Sin can lead to sudden and unexpected consequences, much like an arrow piercing the liver. Guarding the Heart We must guard our hearts against temptation, understanding that what seems minor can lead to spiritual death. Seeking God's Protection Rely on God's wisdom and protection to avoid the snares of sin, as He is our refuge and strength.(23) Till a dart strike through his liver.--These words must be taken in a parenthesis. That it is for his life.--i.e., at the cost of it, when "his flesh and body are consumed," and remorse has seized upon him (Proverbs 5:11). Verse 23. - Till a dart strike through his liver. This clause would be better taken with the preceding verse, as in the Septuagint, or else placed in a parenthesis; then the following clause introduces a new come parison. The youth follows the harlot till his liver, the seat of the passions, is thoroughly inflamed, or till fatal consequences ensue. Theocr., 'Id,' 11:15 -Ἔχθιστον ἔχων ὑποκάρδιον ἕλκος Hebrew untilעַ֤ד (‘aḏ) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while an arrow חֵ֡ץ (ḥêṣ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2671: A piercer, an arrow, a wound, thunderbolt, the shaft of a, spear pierces יְפַלַּ֪ח (yə·p̄al·laḥ) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6398: To slice, break open, pierce his liver, כְּֽבֵד֗וֹ (kə·ḇê·ḏōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3516: The liver like a bird צִפּ֣וֹר (ṣip·pō·wr) Noun - common singular Strong's 6833: A little bird darting כְּמַהֵ֣ר (kə·ma·hêr) Preposition-k | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 4116: To be liquid, flow easily, to hurry, promptly into אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to a snare— פָּ֑ח (pāḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6341: A, sheet, a spring net not וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no knowing יָ֝דַ֗ע (yā·ḏa‘) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know it הֽוּא׃ (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are will cost him his life. בְנַפְשׁ֥וֹ (ḇə·nap̄·šōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion Links Proverbs 7:23 NIVProverbs 7:23 NLT Proverbs 7:23 ESV Proverbs 7:23 NASB Proverbs 7:23 KJV Proverbs 7:23 BibleApps.com Proverbs 7:23 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 7:23 Chinese Bible Proverbs 7:23 French Bible Proverbs 7:23 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 7:23 Until an arrow strikes through his liver (Prov. 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