32 But a man who commits adultery has no sense; whoever does so destroys himself.
32 He who commits adultery lacks sense; he who does it destroys himself.
32 Adultery is a brainless act, soul-destroying, self-destructive;
32 Whoever commits adultery with a woman lacks understanding; He who does so destroys his own soul.
32 But the man who commits adultery is an utter fool, for he destroys himself.
7 I saw among the simple, I noticed among the young men, a youth who had no sense.
7 and I have seen among the simple, I have perceived among the youths, a young man lacking sense,
7 Watching the mindless crowd stroll by, I spotted a young man without any sense
7 And saw among the simple, I perceived among the youths, A young man devoid of understanding,
7 I saw some naive young men, and one in particular who lacked common sense.
(Read Proverbs 7:6-27)
Here is an affecting example of the danger of youthful lusts. It is a history or a parable of the most instructive kind. Will any one dare to venture on temptations that lead to impurity, after Solomon has set before his eyes in so lively and plain a manner, the danger of even going near them? Then is he as the man who would dance on the edge of a lofty rock, when he has just seen another fall headlong from the same place. The misery of self-ruined sinners began in disregard to God's blessed commands. We ought daily to pray that we may be kept from running into temptation, else we invite the enemies of our souls to spread snares for us. Ever avoid the neighbourhood of vice. Beware of sins which are said to be pleasant sins. They are the more dangerous, because they most easily gain the heart, and close it against repentance. Do nothing till thou hast well considered the end of it. Were a man to live as long as Methuselah, and to spend all his days in the highest delights sin can offer, one hour of the anguish and tribulation that must follow, would far outweigh them.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 6:32
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.