Proverbs 6:32

Translations

Modern

He who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself.

Traditional

But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.

Literal

The one committing adultery with a woman is lacking of heart; he does it, destroying his own soul.

Latin

Qui autem adulter est, propter cordis inopiam perdet animam suam;

Interlinear

Hebrew

English

He who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself.

Notes

Proverbs 6:32–35

A thief might face severe punishment, even if he had a reason for his actions. However, his punishment is less severe than that of an adulterer, who has no excuse for his crime. A jealous husband will demand the maximum punishment allowed by law, which is death (Deuteronomy 22:22).

Proverbs 6:20–35

This passage highlights the serious danger of having a relationship with another man's wife (see also Proverbs 1:8, 23; 2:16–22; 5:1–23; 7:1–27).

Theme notes and profiles

Marriage and Sexuality Retribution

Related verses

Proverbs 7:7
I saw among the simple, I noticed among the youths, a young man lacking judgment,
Hebrews 13:4
Marriage should be honored by all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers.
Proverbs 7:22–23
He follows her on impulse, like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding into a trap,
Romans 1:22–24
Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools,
Proverbs 2:18–19
For her house sinks down to death, and her tracks to the departed spirits.
Ecclesiastes 7:25–26
I directed my mind to understand, to explore, to search out wisdom and explanations, and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the folly of madness.
Genesis 39:9–10
No one in this house is greater than I am. He has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. So how could I do such a great evil and sin against God?”
Genesis 41:39
Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.
Exodus 20:14
You shall not commit adultery.
Ezekiel 18:31
Cast away from yourselves all the transgressions you have committed, and fashion for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. Why should you die, O house of Israel?
Proverbs 5:22–23
The iniquities of a wicked man entrap him; the cords of his sin entangle him.
Proverbs 9:16–18
“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” she says to him who lacks judgment.

Glossary

Adultery Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Adulterers Adultery: General Scriptures Concerning An Adultress Boyfriends and Girlfriends Evil Women Having An Affair Loving a Married Man Sexual Sin Women: Subtle and Deceitful Women: Wicked: Full of Deceit and Licentiousness Young Men: General Scriptures Concerning

Proverbs 6:32

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