Proverbs 6:26

“The supplied words give a better sense than the old version: "The price of a whore is a piece of bread." adulteress--(Compare Margin), which the parallel and context (Pro 6:29-35) sustain. Of similar results of this sin, compare Pro 5:9-12. will hunt--alluding to the snares spread by harlots (compare Pro 7:6-8). precious life--more valuable than all else.”

“The two forms of evil bring, each of them, their own penalty. By the one a man is brought to such poverty as to beg for “a piece of bread” (compare 1 Samuel 2:36): by the other and more deadly sin he incurs a peril which may affect his life. The second clause is very abrupt and emphatic in the original; “but as for a man’s wife; she hunts for the precious life.” return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Proverbs 6". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/proverbs-6.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”

“6:26 Sleeping with a prostitute has consequences, and sleeping with another man’s wife can cost you your life. Her husband will seek revenge (6:34-35), and God is watching in judgment.”

“by: Pro 5:10, Pro 29:3, Pro 29:8; Luk 15:13-15, Luk 15:30 a piece: Sa1 2:36 the adulteress: Heb. the woman of a man, or, a man's wife, hunt. Gen 39:14; Eze 13:8 Proverbs 6:27”