KJV ORIGINAL
A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He will receive wounds and disgrace, and his shame will never be erased.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is warning that certain sins bring lasting consequences and shame that can never be fully removed.
📚 Historical Context
This verse concludes a section in Proverbs 6 specifically warning against adultery. In ancient Israel, adultery was not only a moral failing but also a crime that brought severe social and sometimes physical punishment. The shame and social disgrace that followed such actions could permanently damage one's reputation in the tight-knit community structure of biblical times.
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