Proverbs 6:25-35 ▼

25 Do not desire (lust after) her beauty in your heart, Nor let her capture you with her eyelashes.

26 For on account of a prostitute one is reduced to a piece of bread [to be eaten up], And the immoral woman hunts [with a hook] the precious life [of a man].

27 Can a man take fire to his chest And his clothes not be burned?

28 Or can a man walk on hot coals And his feet not be scorched?

29 So is the one who goes in to his neighbor’s wife; Whoever touches her will not be found innocent or go unpunished.

30 People do not despise a thief if he steals To satisfy himself when he is hungry;

31 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].

32 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.

33 Wounds and disgrace he will find, And his reproach (blame) will not be blotted out.

34 For jealousy enrages the [wronged] husband; He will not spare [the guilty one] on the day of vengeance.

35 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).