Proverbs 6:34

34 For jealousy [is the] fury of a husband, and he will not show restraint on the day of revenge.

Proverbs 6:34 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 6:34

For jealousy [is] the rage of a man
Fills a man with rage against him of whom he is jealous; which keeps boiling within him, till he has an opportunity of venting it: and very severe it is; it is strong as death, and cruel as the grave; therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance;
when he has an opportunity of avenging himself; whenever he finds the adulterer in his house, or catches him and his wife in bed together, he spares not to take away his life, and sometimes the life of both of them; instances of this nature history furnishes us with: or he will spare no cost and pains to prosecute him before a civil magistrate, and bring him to public justice; prayers and entreaties, bribes and gifts, wilt be of no avail, as follows.

Proverbs 6:34 In-Context

32 He who commits adultery [with] a woman lacks {sense}, he destroys himself who does it.
33 A wound and dishonor he will find, and his disgrace will not be wiped out.
34 For jealousy [is the] fury of a husband, and he will not show restraint on the day of revenge.
35 He will not accept {any compensation}, and he will not be willing, though the bribe is large.
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