He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
He will not regard {H5375}{H6440} any ransom {H3724}; neither will he rest content {H14}, though thou givest many {H7235} gifts {H7810}.
he will not accept compensation; he'll refuse every bribe, no matter how large.
He will not be appeased by any ransom, or persuaded by lavish gifts.
He will not regard any ransom; Neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
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Isaiah 2:9
And the mean man boweth down, and the great man humbleth himself: therefore forgive them not. -
Proverbs 4:3
For I was my father's son, tender and only [beloved] in the sight of my mother. -
Proverbs 7:13
So she caught him, and kissed him, [and] with an impudent face said unto him, -
Proverbs 8:25
Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth: -
2 Kings 5:1
¶ Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, [but he was] a leper. -
Malachi 2:9
Therefore have I also made you contemptible and base before all the people, according as ye have not kept my ways, but have been partial in the law.
Proverbs 6:35 delivers a stark warning about the irreversible damage caused by adultery, specifically focusing on the unappeasable wrath of the wronged husband. This verse emphasizes that certain sins carry consequences so profound that no amount of material wealth or appeasement can undo the harm or satisfy the offended party.
Context
This verse is the culmination of a lengthy and vivid warning against the destructive nature of adultery and its severe consequences, spanning from Proverbs 6:20 to 6:35. Solomon, the author, contrasts the consequences of theft (where restitution is possible, even if severe, as seen in Proverbs 6:31) with the irreparable damage of adultery. The "he" in this verse refers to the husband whose wife has been unfaithful. His anger is not a temporary fit of pique but a deep-seated fury stemming from profound dishonor and betrayal, which no financial compensation can assuage.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
Practical Application
Proverbs 6:35 serves as a timeless warning about the severe and often irreversible consequences of sexual sin, particularly adultery. It teaches us: