Proverbs 7:22-24

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

²² Suddenly he [yields and] follows her reluctantly like an ox moving to the slaughter, like one in fetters going to the correction [to be given] to a fool or ^[a]like a dog enticed by food to the muzzle

²³ Till a dart [of passion] pierces and inflames his vitals; then like a bird fluttering straight into the net [he hastens], not knowing that it will cost him his life.

²⁴ Listen to me now therefore, O you sons, and be attentive to the words of my mouth.