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Therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For jealousy enrages a man, And he will not have compassion on the day of vengeance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For jealousy enrages a man, And he will not spare in the day of vengeance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For jealousy enrages a man, And he will not spare in the day of vengeance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For jealousy enrages a man, And he will not spare in the day of vengeance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For jealousy enrages the [wronged] husband; He will not spare [the guilty one] on the day of vengeance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For jealousy enrages a husband, and he will show no mercy when he takes revenge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For jealousy enrages a husband, and he will show no mercy when he takes revenge. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For jealousy is the rage of a man; And he will not spare in the day of vengeance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />because a jealous husband can be furious and merciless when he takes revenge. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For jealousy is the rage of a man; and he will not spare in the day of vengeance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />because jealousy arouses a husband's fury. The husband will show no mercy when he takes revenge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />A husband is never angrier than when he is jealous; his revenge knows no limits. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />because jealousy incites a strong man's rage, and he will show no mercy when it's time for revenge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For jealousy enrages a husband, and he will show no mercy in the day of vengeance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />for jealousy kindles a husband's rage, and he will not show mercy when he takes revenge. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For jealousy arouses the fury of the husband. He won't spare in the day of vengeance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For jealousy arouses the fury of the husband. He won’t spare in the day of vengeance. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For jealousy [is] the fury of a man, "" And he does not spare in a day of vengeance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For jealousy is the fury of a man, And he doth not spare in a day of vengeance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For jealousy is the wrath of man, and he will not spare in the day of vengeance.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Because the jealousy and rage of the husband will not spare in the day of revenge, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For the jealousy and fury of the husband will not spare him on the day of vindication,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For passion enrages the husband, he will have no pity on the day of vengeance; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For jealousy arouses a husband’s fury, and he shows no restraint when he takes revenge.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For jealousy provokes a man's rage; therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />For because the anger of a husband is full of jealousy, he has no pity in the day of vengeance.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For jealousy is the rage of a man, And he will not spare in the day of vengeance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For the soul of her husband is full of jealousy: he will not spare in the day of vengeance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/6-34.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=1121" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/6.htm">Warnings Against Adultery</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">33</span>Wounds and dishonor will befall him, and his reproach will never be wiped away. <span class="reftext">34</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/7068.htm" title="7068: qin·’āh (N-fs) -- Ardor, zeal, jealousy. From qana'; jealousy or envy.">jealousy</a> <a href="/hebrew/2534.htm" title="2534: ḥă·maṯ- (N-fsc) -- Heat, rage. Or chemac; from yacham; heat; figuratively, anger, poison.">enrages a husband,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1397.htm" title="1397: gā·ḇer (N-ms) -- Man. From gabar; properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and he will show no</a> <a href="/hebrew/2550.htm" title="2550: yaḥ·mō·wl (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To spare. A primitive root; to commiserate; by implication, to spare.">mercy</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bə·yō·wm (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">in the day</a> <a href="/hebrew/5359.htm" title="5359: nā·qām (N-ms) -- Vengeance. From naqam; revenge.">of vengeance.</a> </span><span class="reftext">35</span>He will not be appeased by any ransom, or persuaded by lavish gifts.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/songs/8-6.htm">Song of Solomon 8:6</a></span><br />Set me as a seal over your heart, as a seal upon your arm. For love is as strong as death, its jealousy as unrelenting as Sheol. Its sparks are fiery flames, the fiercest blaze of all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-5.htm">James 4:5</a></span><br />Or do you think the Scripture says without reason that the Spirit He caused to dwell in us yearns with envy?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/4-5.htm">Genesis 4:5-8</a></span><br />but He had no regard for Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell. / “Why are you angry,” said the LORD to Cain, “and why has your countenance fallen? / If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you refuse to do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires you, but you must master it.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">1 Corinthians 13:4</a></span><br />Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/20-14.htm">Exodus 20:14</a></span><br />You shall not commit adultery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-28.htm">Matthew 5:28</a></span><br />But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/11-2.htm">2 Samuel 11:2-4</a></span><br />One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof of the palace. And from the roof he saw a woman bathing—a very beautiful woman. / So David sent and inquired about the woman, and he was told, “This is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” / Then David sent messengers to get her, and when she came to him, he slept with her. (Now she had just purified herself from her uncleanness.) Then she returned home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-13.htm">Romans 13:13</a></span><br />Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19-21</a></span><br />The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">1 Corinthians 6:9-10</a></span><br />Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/5-21.htm">Deuteronomy 5:21</a></span><br />You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife. You shall not covet your neighbor’s house or field, or his manservant or maidservant, or his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/7-21.htm">Mark 7:21-23</a></span><br />For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, / greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness. / All these evils come from within, and these are what defile a man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-16.htm">1 John 2:16</a></span><br />For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-5.htm">Colossians 3:5</a></span><br />Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-4.htm">Hebrews 13:4</a></span><br />Marriage should be honored by all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/27-4.htm">Proverbs 27:4</a></b></br> Wrath <i>is</i> cruel, and anger <i>is</i> outrageous; but who <i>is</i> able to stand before envy?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/5-14.htm">Numbers 5:14</a></b></br> And the spirit of jealousy come upon him, and he be jealous of his wife, and she be defiled: or if the spirit of jealousy come upon him, and he be jealous of his wife, and she be not defiled:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/25-11.htm">Numbers 25:11</a></b></br> Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, hath turned my wrath away from the children of Israel, while he was zealous for my sake among them, that I consumed not the children of Israel in my jealousy.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/3-11.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/isaiah/64-7.htm">Arouses</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-4.htm">Bitter</a> <a href="/job/19-29.htm">Furious</a> <a href="/psalms/90-11.htm">Fury</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-17.htm">Husband</a> <a href="/ruth/2-1.htm">Husband's</a> <a href="/psalms/79-5.htm">Jealousy</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-19.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-3.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/46-6.htm">Rage</a> <a href="/psalms/44-16.htm">Revenge</a> <a href="/psalms/142-2.htm">Show</a> <a href="/psalms/119-88.htm">Spare</a> <a href="/psalms/149-7.htm">Vengeance</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-23.htm">Won't</a> <a href="/psalms/138-7.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/14-17.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-9.htm">Arouses</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-11.htm">Bitter</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-18.htm">Furious</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">Fury</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-19.htm">Husband</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-4.htm">Husband's</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-4.htm">Jealousy</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-1.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-17.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-12.htm">Rage</a> <a href="/jeremiah/15-15.htm">Revenge</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-5.htm">Show</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-18.htm">Spare</a> <a href="/isaiah/34-8.htm">Vengeance</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-35.htm">Won't</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-4.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/6-1.htm">against indebtedness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/6-6.htm">idleness </a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/6-12.htm">and mischievousness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">seven things detestable to God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/6-20.htm">the blessings of obedience</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/6-25.htm">the mischief of unfaithfulness</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of marriage, it reflects the deep bond and covenant between husband and wife. The Bible frequently warns against adultery, highlighting the destructive power of jealousy. In ancient Israel, marriage was a sacred covenant, and any breach, such as infidelity, was met with severe consequences. This phrase underscores the natural and intense reaction of a husband who feels his marriage covenant has been violated. The concept of jealousy is also seen in God's relationship with Israel, where God is described as a "jealous God" (<a href="/exodus/20-5.htm">Exodus 20:5</a>), emphasizing His desire for exclusive devotion.<p><b>and he will show no mercy</b><br>The lack of mercy here reflects the severity of the emotional and social breach caused by infidelity. In the ancient Near Eastern context, honor and reputation were paramount, and a husband's response to adultery was often harsh to restore his honor. The absence of mercy indicates the depth of betrayal felt. This mirrors the biblical principle of justice, where sin has consequences. The Old Testament law prescribed severe penalties for adultery (<a href="/leviticus/20-10.htm">Leviticus 20:10</a>), reflecting the seriousness with which it was regarded. This phrase also serves as a warning about the irreversible consequences of certain actions.<p><b>in the day of vengeance</b><br>The "day of vengeance" refers to the time when the wronged husband seeks retribution. In biblical times, vengeance was often seen as a form of justice, where the wronged party had the right to seek recompense. This concept is echoed in the broader biblical narrative, where God promises a day of judgment and vengeance against sin and injustice (<a href="/isaiah/61-2.htm">Isaiah 61:2</a>). The phrase serves as a reminder of the inevitable consequences of sin and the importance of living righteously. It also points to the ultimate justice of God, who will one day right all wrongs. In the New Testament, vengeance is left to God (<a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19</a>), highlighting the shift from personal retribution to divine justice.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/husband.htm">Husband</a></b><br>In this context, the husband represents a person who has been wronged by infidelity. His reaction is driven by jealousy, a powerful and often destructive emotion.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/day_of_vengeance.htm">Day of Vengeance</a></b><br>This phrase refers to the time when the wronged husband seeks retribution for the betrayal he has suffered. It highlights the intensity of his emotional response.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_destructive_power_of_jealousy.htm">The Destructive Power of Jealousy</a></b><br>Jealousy can lead to irrational and harmful actions. It is crucial to recognize and address feelings of jealousy before they escalate into destructive behavior.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_fidelity_in_marriage.htm">The Importance of Fidelity in Marriage</a></b><br>Faithfulness is foundational to a healthy marriage. Adultery not only breaks trust but also incites intense emotional responses that can lead to severe consequences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_wisdom_in_relationships.htm">Seeking God’s Wisdom in Relationships</a></b><br>Proverbs encourages us to seek wisdom and understanding in all areas of life, including relationships. Turning to God for guidance can help prevent situations that lead to jealousy and vengeance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_forgiveness_and_reconciliation.htm">The Role of Forgiveness and Reconciliation</a></b><br>While the verse highlights the natural human response to betrayal, Christians are called to pursue forgiveness and reconciliation, reflecting Christ’s love and mercy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_temptation.htm">Guarding Against Temptation</a></b><br>Being vigilant against situations that could lead to infidelity is essential. This includes setting boundaries and maintaining open communication with one’s spouse.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_you_consistently_remain_in_him.htm">What is a spiritual spouse?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_christian_romance_in_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible say about Christian romance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_cain_fear_after_killing_abel.htm">Why did Cain fear after killing Abel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_proverbs_6_20-35_focus_on_adultery.htm">Why does Proverbs 6:20–35 focus so intensely on adultery and lust but offer little instruction on other pressing moral or societal issues?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(34) <span class= "bld">For jealousy is the rage of a man.--</span>That is jealousy is furious, and cannot be appeased by bribes.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 34.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance</span>. The first hemistich is adduced as a reason for what has preceded, while the concluding hemistich and the following and last verses are a deduction strengthening what has been stated before, and also showing that the punishment will be inevitable. The general <span class="accented">consensus</span> of commentators and texts is to connect the two hemistiches of this verse. Thus the LXX., <span class="greek">Μεστὸς γὰρ ζήλου θυμὸς ἀνδρὸς αὐτῆς οὐ</span> <span class="greek">φεισεται ἐν ἡμέρα κρίσεως</span>, "For the wrath of her husband filled with jealousy shall not spare in the day of judgment;" the Vulgate, <span class="accented">Quia zelus et furor viri non parcet in die vindictae</span>, "For the jealousy and rage of a man shall not spare in the day of vengeance;" the Syriac, <span class="accented">Nam</span> <span class="accented">quia furor mariti plenus est zelotypia non parcet in die retributionis</span>, "For because rage of a husband is full of jealousy he shall not spare in the day of retribution." So the Arabic, and the Tigarina Versio, and among the commentators Durandus. Dathe, Doderlein, Holden. But the Hebrew simply makes the statement, <span class="accented">ki-kimah khamath-gaver, quia zelus excandescentia viri, i.e.</span>, as in the Authorized Version, "for jealousy is the rage of a man," <span class="accented">ki</span>, equivalent to the Greek <span class="greek">γὰρ</span>, "for" and <span class="accented">kinah is</span> the subject of the sentence. The Hebrew <span class="accented">kinah</span> is "jealousy" as in <a href="/proverbs/27-4.htm">Proverbs 27:4</a>, "Who is able to stand before envy?" or, as margin, "jealousy." The ordinary copulative verb "is" is best understood as connecting the subject and the predicate; "the rage of a man," Hebrew <span class="accented">kamath-gaver</span>, as above, <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "the glow of a man's anger" (Delitzsch), or "a man's fierce anger" (Zockler). Jealousy awakens and inflames the wrath and anger of a man or husband to its highest pitch. It evokes the strongest feelings for revenge. <span class="accented">Man</span>; Hebrew, <span class="accented">gaver</span>, equivalent to <span class="accented">ish</span>, "a man," in opposition to "a wife" - "a <span class="accented">husband</span>," as here. The word is chiefly found in poetry. Its derivation, from <span class="accented">gavar</span>, "to be strong," serves to bring out the idea also of the intensity or force of the jealousy - it burns or rages with all the might of the man. The latter part of the verse in the Hebrew is simply, "and he will not spare (<span class="accented">v'lo-yakh'mol</span>) in the day of vengeance." The Authorized Version "therefore" serves to bring out the deduction, though it does net occur in the original. <span class="accented">He will not spare</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> the injured husband will not show any clemency or mercy to the adulterer, the man who has wronged him so deeply. <span class="accented">In the day of vengeance</span>; Hebrew, <span class="accented">b'yom nakam.</span> The expression may refer to the time when the adulterer is brought before the judges, but more probably to every occasion on which the husband can exercise his vengeance. So Gejerus. For the expression, cf. <a href="/isaiah/34-8.htm">Isaiah 34:8</a>, "The day of the Lord's vengeance;" <a href="/job/20-28.htm">Job 20:28</a>, "The day of his wrath;" and <a href="/proverbs/11-4.htm">Proverbs 11:4</a>, "The day of wrath." Jealousy is implacable (see <a href="/songs/8-6.htm">Song of Solomon 8:6</a>, "Jealousy is cruel as the grave"). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/6-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">jealousy</span><br /><span class="heb">קִנְאָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(qin·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7068.htm">Strong's 7068: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ardor, zeal, jealousy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">enrages a husband,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲמַת־</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·maṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2534.htm">Strong's 2534: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heat, anger, poison</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and he will show no</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">mercy</span><br /><span class="heb">יַ֝חְמ֗וֹל</span> <span class="translit">(yaḥ·mō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2550.htm">Strong's 2550: </a> </span><span class="str2">To commiserate, to spare</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the day</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּי֣וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of vengeance.</span><br /><span class="heb">נָקָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(nā·qām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5359.htm">Strong's 5359: </a> </span><span class="str2">Vengeance</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/6-34.htm">Proverbs 6:34 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/6-34.htm">Proverbs 6:34 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/6-34.htm">Proverbs 6:34 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/6-34.htm">Proverbs 6:34 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/6-34.htm">Proverbs 6:34 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/6-34.htm">Proverbs 6:34 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/6-34.htm">Proverbs 6:34 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/6-34.htm">Proverbs 6:34 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/6-34.htm">Proverbs 6:34 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/6-34.htm">Proverbs 6:34 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/6-34.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 6:34 For jealousy arouses the fury (Prov. 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