Proverbs 6:34 (BSB)
For jealousy enrages a husband, and he will show no mercy in the day of vengeance.
From Proverbs 6. Also in the ESV.
Commentary on Proverbs 6:34
- Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 6:20-35: Here is, I. A general exhortation faithfully to adhere to the word of God and to take it for our guide in all our actions. 1. We must look upon the word of God both as a light (Pro 6:23) and as a law, Pro 6:20, Pro 6:23.
- John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 6:34: He will not regard any ransom,.... So that his case is much worse than, a thief's; if he is taken, he makes restitution according to law, and he is freed, and no more is said and done to him; and, at most, it is but parting with all the goods in his house; but in this case it will not do.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 6:34: nor any terms of reconciliation be admitted. regard--or, "accept" any ransom. Next: Proverbs Chapter 7
- Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 6:34: For jealousy [is] the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance. (r) He shows that man by nature seeks the death of he that has abused his wife, and so concludes that neither God's law nor the law of nature admits any ransom for the adultery.