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Proverbs 6:34

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 6:34 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For jealousy is the rage of a man; And he will not spare in the day of vengeance.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For jealousy is the rage of a man; And he will not spare in the day of vengeance.
Proverbs 6:34 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 6

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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.
33Wounds and dishonor shall he get; And his reproach shall not be wiped away.
34For jealousy is the rage of a man; And he will not spare in the day of vengeance.
35He will not regard any ransom; Neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“nor any terms of reconciliation be admitted. regard--or, "accept" any ransom. Next: Proverbs Chapter 7”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Rage - It enflames a man with rage. In the day - When he hath an opportunity to avenge himself. Next: Proverbs Chapter 7”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Pro 27:4; Num 5:14, Num 25:11; Jdg 19:29, Jdg 19:30; Sol 8:6; Co1 10:22 Proverbs 6:35”
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Keil & Delitzsch
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · Commentary on the Old Testament · 19th-century historical commentary
“One who has been stolen from is to be appeased, but not the injured husband. 34 For jealousy is the fury of a husband, And he spareth not in the day of vengeance. 35 He regardeth not any ransom, And is not contented though thou offerest to him gifts ever so great. The connection marks קנאה as the subject; for it respects carnal intercourse with another's wife. Jealousy is not usually חמה, the glow of anger (from יחם, as שׁנה from ישׁן), but חמת־גּבר (constr. as שׂנת), the glow of a man's anger, who with the putting forth of all his manly strength will seek satisfaction to his wounded honour. גּבר, here significant for אישׁ, with the fundamental idea of strength, firmness; cf. Arab. jabr, to…”
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