KJV ORIGINAL
For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jealousy fills a man with fury, so when he seeks revenge, he will show no mercy.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is warning that jealousy drives people to fierce anger and makes them ruthless when they take revenge.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from a section in Proverbs warning against adultery and its devastating consequences. In ancient Israel, adultery was not just a personal betrayal but a serious crime that could result in death. The context here specifically refers to a betrayed husband's jealous rage, which was considered one of the most dangerous and uncontrollable forms of anger in that culture.
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