Proverbs 6:32

Any man who commits adultery with a woman has no sense; he who does so destroys himself.

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In The King James Version

But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.

In Context

31But if he's caught, he has to pay back seven times what he stole, even if it means handing over everything he has in his house.

33He will be wounded and dishonored. His disgrace will never be removed.

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Cross References

Genesis 39:9no one in this house has more authority than me! He hasn't held back anything from me except you, because you are his wife. So how could I do such an evil thing as this, and sin against God?”

Exodus 20:14You must not commit adultery.

Proverbs 2:18What happens in her house leads to death; following her way leads to the grave.

Proverbs 5:22The wicked are trapped by their evil actions; the cords of their sins tie them up.

Proverbs 7:22He followed her right away, like an ox to the slaughter. Like a stag that's caught in a snare

Proverbs 9:4“Everybody who needs to learn, come and see me!” To people who don't have any sense she says,

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 →

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