Proverbs 6:33
Proverbs 6:33 in Multiple Translations
Wounds and dishonor will befall him, and his reproach will never be wiped away.
A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.
Wounds and dishonor shall he get; And his reproach shall not be wiped away.
Wounds will be his and loss of honour, and his shame may not be washed away.
He will be wounded and dishonored. His disgrace will never be removed.
He shall finde a wounde and dishonour, and his reproch shall neuer be put away.
A stroke and shame he doth find, And his reproach is not wiped away,
He will get wounds and dishonor. His reproach will not be wiped away.
A wound and dishonor shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.
He gathereth to himself shame and dishonour, and his reproach shall not be blotted out:
That woman’s husband will wound him badly, and other people will despise him. His shame will never end.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 6:33
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Proverbs 6:33 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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נֶֽגַע
וְ/קָל֥וֹן
יִמְצָ֑א
וְ֝/חֶרְפָּת֗/וֹ
לֹ֣א
תִמָּחֶֽה
נֶֽגַע
negaʻ
H5061
plague
N-ms
וְ/קָל֥וֹן
qâlôwn
H7036
dishonor
Conj | N-ms
יִמְצָ֑א
mâtsâʼ
H4672
to find
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
וְ֝/חֶרְפָּת֗/וֹ
cherpâh
H2781
reproach
Conj | N-fs | Suff
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
תִמָּחֶֽה
mâchâh
H4229
to wipe
V-Niphal-Imperf-3fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 6:33
נֶֽגַע
negaʻ
H5061
"plague"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word refers to a plague or disease, like leprosy. It is used in Leviticus to describe the effects of sin and in Deuteronomy to warn against disobedience. The word can also mean a wound or a spot.
Definition: 1) stroke, plague, disease, mark, plague spot 1a) stroke, wound 1b) stroke (metaphorical of disease) 1c) mark (of leprosy)
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: plague, sore, stricken, stripe, stroke, wound. See also: Genesis 12:17; Leviticus 13:55; Psalms 38:12.
וְ/קָל֥וֹן
qâlôwn
H7036
"dishonor"
Conj | N-ms
This word refers to feelings of shame or dishonor, like when someone does something wrong. It is used in Proverbs to describe the shame of foolish behavior. The Bible teaches that God can restore honor to those who repent.
Definition: 1) shame, disgrace, dishonour, ignominy 1a) ignominy (of nation) 1b) dishonour, disgrace (personal)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: confusion, dishonour, ignominy, reproach, shame. See also: Job 10:15; Proverbs 18:3; Psalms 83:17.
יִמְצָ֑א
mâtsâʼ
H4672
"to find"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
Matsa means to find or attain something, whether it is a physical object, a person, or a condition, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to find, attain to 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to find 1a1a) to find, secure, acquire, get (thing sought) 1a1b) to find (what is lost) 1a1c) to meet, encounter 1a1d) to find (a condition) 1a1e) to learn, devise 1a2) to find out 1a2a) to find out 1a2b) to detect 1a2c) to guess 1a3) to come upon, light upon 1a3a) to happen upon, meet, fall in with 1a3b) to hit 1a3c) to befall 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be found 1b1a) to be encountered, be lighted upon, be discovered 1b1b) to appear, be recognised 1b1c) to be discovered, be detected 1b1d) to be gained, be secured 1b2) to be, be found 1b2a) to be found in 1b2b) to be in the possession of 1b2c) to be found in (a place), happen to be 1b2d) to be left (after war) 1b2e) to be present 1b2f) to prove to be 1b2g) to be found sufficient, be enough 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to find, attain 1c2) to cause to light upon, come upon, come 1c3) to cause to encounter 1c4) to present (offering)
Usage: Occurs in 425 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on. See also: Genesis 2:20; Deuteronomy 22:3; 2 Kings 9:35.
וְ֝/חֶרְפָּת֗/וֹ
cherpâh
H2781
"reproach"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
Cherpah means reproach or shame, often used to describe scorn or disgrace. In the Bible, it is used to express strong feelings of shame or humiliation.
Definition: 1) reproach, scorn 1a) taunt, scorn (upon enemy) 1b) reproach (resting upon condition of shame, disgrace) 1c) a reproach (an object)
Usage: Occurs in 72 OT verses. KJV: rebuke, reproach(-fully), shame. See also: Genesis 30:23; Isaiah 25:8; Psalms 15:3.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
תִמָּחֶֽה
mâchâh
H4229
"to wipe"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3fs
This verb means to erase or wipe something away. In Psalm 51:1, David asks God to blot out his sins. It can also mean to reach out or touch something.
Definition: 1) to wipe, wipe out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to wipe 1a2) to blot out, obliterate 1a3) to blot out, exterminate 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be wiped out 1b2) to be blotted out 1b3) to be exterminated 1c) (Hiphil) to blot out (from memory)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: abolish, blot out, destroy, full of marrow, put out, reach unto, [idiom] utterly, wipe (away, out). See also: Genesis 6:7; Nehemiah 13:14; Psalms 9:6.
Study Notes — Proverbs 6:33
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- Proverbs 6:33 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 6:33
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 6:33
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 6:33
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 6:33
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 6:33
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 6:33
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 6:33
- Sermons on Proverbs 6:33
Context — Warnings against Adultery
31Yet if caught, he must pay sevenfold; he must give up all the wealth of his house.
32He who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself.
33Wounds and dishonor will befall him, and his reproach will never be wiped away.
34For jealousy enrages a husband, and he will show no mercy in the day of vengeance. 35He will not be appeased by any ransom, or persuaded by lavish gifts.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 5:9–11 | lest you concede your vigor to others, and your years to one who is cruel; lest strangers feast on your wealth, and your labors enrich the house of a foreigner. At the end of your life you will groan when your flesh and your body are spent, |
| 2 | Psalms 51:8 | Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones You have crushed rejoice. |
| 3 | Judges 16:19–21 | And having lulled him to sleep on her lap, she called a man to shave off the seven braids of his head. In this way she began to subdue him, and his strength left him. Then she called out, “Samson, the Philistines are here!” When Samson awoke from his sleep, he thought, “I will escape as I did before and shake myself free.” But he did not know that the LORD had departed from him. Then the Philistines seized him, gouged out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza, where he was bound with bronze shackles and forced to grind grain in the prison. |
| 4 | 1 Kings 15:5 | For David had done what was right in the eyes of the LORD and had not turned aside from anything the LORD commanded all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite. |
| 5 | Psalms 38:1–8 | O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger or discipline me in Your wrath. For Your arrows have pierced me deeply, and Your hand has pressed down on me. There is no soundness in my body because of Your anger; there is no rest in my bones because of my sin. For my iniquities have overwhelmed me; they are a burden too heavy to bear. My wounds are foul and festering because of my sinful folly. I am bent and brought low; all day long I go about mourning. For my loins are full of burning pain, and no soundness remains in my body. I am numb and badly crushed; I groan in anguish of heart. |
| 6 | Matthew 1:6 | and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, |
| 7 | Nehemiah 13:26 | Did not King Solomon of Israel sin in matters like this? There was not a king like him among many nations, and he was loved by his God, who made him king over all Israel—yet foreign women drew him into sin. |
| 8 | Psalms 51:1 | Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving devotion; according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions. |
| 9 | Genesis 49:4 | Uncontrolled as the waters, you will no longer excel, because you went up to your father’s bed, onto my couch, and defiled it. |
Proverbs 6:33 Summary
[This verse, Proverbs 6:33, is a warning about the serious consequences of committing adultery. When someone cheats on their spouse, they can expect to face pain, shame, and a damaged reputation that may never fully recover, as also seen in the story of David and Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 11. This is because God designed marriage to be a sacred and committed relationship, and when we disobey His commands, we can face severe consequences, as also warned in Malachi 2:14-15. By prioritizing our relationships and upholding the sanctity of marriage, we can avoid the wounds and dishonor that come with adultery.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wounds and dishonor will befall the person who commits adultery?
According to Proverbs 6:33, the wounds and dishonor will be a result of the person's actions, and as seen in Proverbs 6:32, they lack judgment and destroy themselves, leading to long-lasting consequences, as also warned in Genesis 39:9 and Exodus 20:17.
Will the person who commits adultery ever be able to recover from the reproach?
Proverbs 6:33 states that the reproach will never be wiped away, indicating a lasting impact on the person's life and reputation, similar to the consequences seen in 2 Samuel 12:10 and Psalms 51:3-4.
How does this verse relate to the commandment against adultery in the Bible?
This verse serves as a warning and consequence of disobeying the commandment against adultery, as seen in Exodus 20:17 and Deuteronomy 5:18, highlighting the importance of honoring marriage and relationships as instituted by God.
What can we learn from this verse about God's view on adultery?
This verse, along with others such as Hebrews 13:4, shows that God takes adultery seriously and views it as a sin that has severe consequences, emphasizing the need for believers to uphold the sanctity of marriage and relationships.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can protect myself from the temptation of adultery, and how can I prioritize my relationships and marriage?
- How can I reconcile the fact that God is a loving and merciful God, yet He also allows consequences for sin, as seen in this verse?
- In what ways can I apply the warning in this verse to my own life, and what relationships or areas of my life may need extra attention and protection?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of self-control and discipline in my relationships and interactions with others?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 6:33
A wound and dishonour shall he get,.... A wound, stroke, or blow, either from the husband of the strumpet, as was often the case (x) in later times; or from the civil magistrate, being ordered by him
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 6:33
A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away. A wound and dishonour shall he get - from the incensed husband, the law, and the general opinion of society (Proverbs 6:34-35).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 6:33
A wound; civil or corporal punishment from the magistrate, or rather from the woman’ s husband, as it follows. His reproach shall not be wiped away; although it be forgiven by God, yet the reproach and scandal of it remains.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 6:33
Proverbs 6:33 A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.Ver. 33. A wound and dishonour shall he get.] Either from the husband of the adulteress or from the magistrate, who will put him to death, according to the law of God, and of various nations, with whom adultery is a capital crime. And his reproach shall not be wiped away.] How oft read we of David that he was upright in all things, save only in the matter of Uriah! What an indelible blot is that still upon him!
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Proverbs 6:33
Verse 33. A wound and dishonour shall he get] Among the Romans, when a man was caught in the fact, the injured husband took the law into his own hand; and a large radish was thrust up into the anus of the transgressor, which not only overwhelmed him with infamy and disgrace, but generally caused his death.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 6:33
Fourteenth Address. Chap. 6. Proverbs 6:20-35. The Evil WomanThe holy memories and sanctions of the family are invoked (Proverbs 6:20-23) to give weight to another earnest warning against the sin which destroys the purity and saps the foundations of family life (Proverbs 6:24-35).
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 6:33
33. A wound… shall he get — The language seems to imply some mark of infamy put upon him, either by the injured husband or the magistrates.
Sermons on Proverbs 6:33
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The Exceeding Sinfulness of Sin by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the pastor emphasizes the lack of hope and spiritual decline in society. He criticizes the focus on material comforts and theological debates while neglecting the u |
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(Through the Bible) 2 Samuel 8-16 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of following God's rules and the consequences of violating them. He uses the story of Tamar, who was publicly humiliated and e |
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The Battle in Your Mind Over Sexual Sin by Tim Conway | This sermon emphasizes the importance of faith that breaks the dominion of sin in our lives, particularly focusing on the need for faith to save us from sexual immorality. It highl |
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The Worst Things by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about how the worst things, such as afflictions, temptations, desertions, and sins, can be overruled by God for the good of His people. He explains how affli |
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Learning to Forgive Ourselves by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the challenge of self-forgiveness, illustrating this struggle through the life of King David, who, despite being forgiven by God, grappled with guilt and |
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Letter 62 by James Bourne | James Bourne, in a letter to Mr. Nunn in Maidstone, August 1834, expresses his struggles with doubts about his own honesty and the fear of darkness at the end, yet finds comfort in |
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Be Strong and Do Exploits by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the current state of the Church of Jesus Christ, describing it as "sleeping through revolution." He emphasizes that while the world is consta |