34 For jealousy arouses a husband's fury, and he will show no mercy when he takes revenge.

Other Translations of Proverbs 6:34

King James Version

34 For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.

English Standard Version

34 For jealousy makes a man furious, and he will not spare when he takes revenge.

The Message

34 For jealousy detonates rage in a cheated husband; wild for revenge, he won't make allowances.

New King James Version

34 For jealousy is a husband's fury; Therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.

New Living Translation

34 For the woman's jealous husband will be furious, and he will show no mercy when he takes revenge.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 6:34

Commentary on Proverbs 6:20-35

(Read Proverbs 6:20-35)

The word of God has something to say to us upon all occasions. Let not faithful reproofs ever make us uneasy. When we consider how much this sin abounds, how heinous adultery is in its own nature, of what evil consequence it is, and how certainly it destroys the spiritual life in the soul, we shall not wonder that the cautions against it are so often repeated. Let us notice the subjects of this chapter. Let us remember Him who willingly became our Surety, when we were strangers and enemies. And shall Christians, who have such prospects, motives, and examples, be slothful and careless? Shall we neglect what is pleasing to God, and what he will graciously reward? May we closely watch every sense by which poison can enter our minds or affections.