He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.
He will not accept any payment to make things right; he won't be satisfied no matter how many gifts you offer him.
The writer is warning that some wrongs cannot be fixed with money or gifts - the wounded person will not be bought off.
📚 Historical Context
Proverbs was written by King Solomon as a collection of wise sayings to guide people in everyday life, drawing from ancient Israelite wisdom traditions. This specific verse appears in a passage warning about the dangers of adultery, a serious moral and social crime in that culture where family honor and marital fidelity were highly valued. It emphasizes that an offended husband would refuse any bribe or gift, underscoring the unyielding consequences of such betrayal in a society governed by strict ethical codes.
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