What does Proverbs 7:23 mean?

Proverbs 7:23 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 7:23 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.

21With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.

22He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;

23Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.

24Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth.

25Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths.

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