30 People do not despise a thief if he steals to satisfy his hunger when he is starving.

Other Translations of Proverbs 6:30

King James Version

30 Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;

English Standard Version

30 People do not despise a thief if he steals to satisfy his appetite when he is hungry,

The Message

30 Hunger is no excuse for a thief to steal;

New King James Version

30 People do not despise a thief If he steals to satisfy himself when he is starving.

New Living Translation

30 Excuses might be found for a thief who steals because he is starving.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 6:30

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.