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Proverbs 6:31

29 So he that goeth in to his neighbour’s wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.

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

But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.

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

33 A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Yet if caught, he must pay sevenfold; he must give up all the wealth of his house.
KJV
But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.
WEB
but if he is found, he shall restore seven times. He shall give all the wealth of his house.
ASV
But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; He shall give all the substance of his house.
DARBY
and if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.
BLB
and having been found, he must repay sevenfold; all the wealth of his house he must give.
ÅB
Og hvis han blir grepet, må han betale syvfold; alt det han eier i sitt hus, må han gi.
OTB
men hvis han blir tatt, må han betale syvfold, selv om det koster ham all rikdommen i hans hus.
B1930
Og hvis han blir grepet, må han betale syvfold; alt det han eier i sitt hus, må han gi.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Luke 19:8

    And Zacchæus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.

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  • Job 20:18

    That which he laboured for shall he restore, and shall not swallow it down: according to his substance shall the restitution be, and he shall not rejoice therein.

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  • 2 Samuel 12:6

    And he shall restore the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing, and because he had no pity.

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  • Exodus 22:1–4

    If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall restore five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep.

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  • Matthew 18:25

    But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.

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