Proverbs 6:34
For jealousy enrages a husband, and he will show no mercy in the day of vengeance.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.
In Context
33Wounds and dishonor will befall him, and his reproach will never be wiped away.
35He will not be appeased by any ransom, or persuaded by lavish gifts.
Cross References
Numbers 5:14and if a feeling of jealousy comes over her husband and he suspects his wife who has defiled herself—or if a feeling of jealousy comes over him and he suspects her even though she has not defiled herself—
Judges 19:29When he reached his house, he picked up a knife, took hold of his concubine, cut her limb by limb into twelve pieces, and sent her throughout the territory of Israel.
Proverbs 27:4Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy?
1 Corinthians 10:22Are we trying to provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than He?
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 6:21-35
Parental Cautions; Cautions against Impurity. 20 My son, keep thy father's commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother: 21 Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck. 22 When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee. 23 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: 24 To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange… Read the whole commentary →