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Proverbs 6:29

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 6:29 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “So he that goeth in to his neighbor`s wife; Whosoever toucheth her shall not be unpunished.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

So he that goeth in to his neighbor`s wife; Whosoever toucheth her shall not be unpunished.
Proverbs 6:29 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
26For on account of a harlot [a man is brought] to a piece of bread; And the adulteress hunteth for the precious life.
27Can a man take fire in his bosom, And his clothes not be burned?
28Or can one walk upon hot coals, And his feet not be scorched?
29So he that goeth in to his neighbor`s wife; Whosoever toucheth her shall not be unpunished.
30Men do not despise a thief, if he steal To satisfy himself when he is hungry:
31But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; He shall give all the substance of his house.
32He that committeth adultery with a woman is void of understanding: He doeth it who would destroy his own soul.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he that: Gen 12:18, Gen 12:19; Lev 20:10; Sa2 11:3, Sa2 11:4, Sa2 12:9, Sa2 12:10, Sa2 16:21; Jer 5:8, Jer 5:9; Eze 22:11; Mal 3:5 toucheth: Gen 20:4-7, Gen 26:10, Gen 26:11; Co1 7:1 Proverbs 6:31”
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