Proverbs 6:30

“Such a thief is pitied, though heavily punished.”

“Despise - Abhor, but rather pity him. Proverbs 6:31”

“6:30-31 Seven times is probably a way of saying a great amount since the law never stipulated such high repayment (see Exod 22:1, 4, 9).”

“The thief and the adulterer are now placed in comparison with one another, in such a way that adultery is supposed to be a yet greater crime. 30 One does not treat the thief scornfully if he steals To satisfy his craving when he is hungry; 31 Being seized, he may restore sevenfold, Give up the whole wealth of his house. For the most part 30a is explained: even when this is the case, one does not pass it over in the thief as a bagatelle. Ewald remarks: בּוּז ל stands here in its nearest signification of overlooking, whence first follows that of contemning. But this "nearest" signification is devised wholly in favour of this passage; - the interpretation, "they do not thus let the thief pass,"…”