Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

He goeth after her straightway, As an ox goeth to the slaughter, Or as `one in' fetters to the correction of the fool;

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

He followed her immediately, As an ox goes to the slaughter, As a fool stepping into a noose.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

He is going after her straightway, As an ox unto the slaughter he cometh, And as a fetter unto the chastisement of a fool,