Proverbs 6:33

33 He endures both pain and disgrace, and his reproach shall never be wiped off.

Proverbs 6:33 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 6:33

A wound and dishonour shall he get
A wound, stroke, or blow, either from the husband of the strumpet, as was often the case


FOOTNOTES:

F24 in later times; or from the civil magistrate, being ordered by him to be beaten F25 or stoned; or from God himself inflicting diseases on him; see ( Genesis 12:17 ) ; where the same word is used as here: and "dishonour" from men; for though they do not despise a thief in circumstances before related, yet they will despise an adulterer, and speak reproachfully of him, whenever they have occasion to make mention of him; and his reproach shall not be wiped away;
as long as he lives, though his life may be spared; yea, it shall even continue after death; and though he may repent of his sin and reform, as in the case of David.
F24 "Secat ille cruentis verberibus", Juvenal. Satyr. 10. v. 316. Vid. A. Gell. Noct. Attic. l. 17. c. 18. Horat. Satyr. l. 1. Sat. 2. v. 41, 42.
F25 Valer. Maximus, l. 6. c. 1. s. 13.

Proverbs 6:33 In-Context

31 but if he should be taken, he shall repay sevenfold, and shall deliver himself by giving all his goods.
32 But the adulterer through want of sense procures destruction to his soul.
33 He endures both pain and disgrace, and his reproach shall never be wiped off.
34 For the soul of her husband is full of jealousy: he will not spare in the day of vengeance.
35 He will not forego enmity for any ransom: neither will he be reconciled for many gifts.

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