Proverbs 7:23

Proverbs 7:23 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

23till an arrow pierces his liver,

like a bird darting into a snare,

little knowing it will cost him his life.

23Until 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.

23Until 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.

23Until 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.

23until an arrow pierces his liver,

like a bird darting into a snare—

not knowing it will cost him his life.

23until an arrow struck its liver.

He was like a bird rushing into a trap.

Little did he know it would cost him his life!