Proverbs 6:27-35 - Warning Against Relations With A Married Woman

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Can a man take fire to his chest
And his clothes not be burned?
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Or can a man walk on hot coals
And his feet not be scorched?
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So is the one who goes in to his neighbor’s wife;
Whoever touches her will not be found innocent or go unpunished.
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People do not despise a thief if he steals
To satisfy himself when he is hungry;
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But when he is found, he must repay seven times [what he stole];
He must give all the property of his house [if necessary to meet his fine].
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But whoever commits adultery with a woman lacks common sense and sound judgment and an understanding [of moral principles];
He who would destroy his soul does it.
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Wounds and disgrace he will find,
And his reproach (blame) will not be blotted out.
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For jealousy enrages the [wronged] husband;
He will not spare [the guilty one] on the day of vengeance.
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He will not accept any ransom [offered to buy him off from demanding full punishment];
Nor will he be satisfied though you offer him many gifts (bribes).