31 Yet if he is caught, he must pay sevenfold, though it costs him all the wealth of his house.
31 But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house.
31 but if he is caught, he will pay sevenfold; he will give all the goods of his house.
31 When he's caught he has to pay it back, even if he has to put his whole house in hock.
31 Yet when he is found, he must restore sevenfold; He may have to give up all the substance of his house.
31 But if he is caught, he must pay back seven times what he stole, even if he has to sell everything in his house.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 6:31
Commentary on Proverbs 6:20-35
(Read Proverbs 6:20-35)
The word of God has something to say to us upon all occasions. Let not faithful reproofs ever make us uneasy. When we consider how much this sin abounds, how heinous adultery is in its own nature, of what evil consequence it is, and how certainly it destroys the spiritual life in the soul, we shall not wonder that the cautions against it are so often repeated. Let us notice the subjects of this chapter. Let us remember Him who willingly became our Surety, when we were strangers and enemies. And shall Christians, who have such prospects, motives, and examples, be slothful and careless? Shall we neglect what is pleasing to God, and what he will graciously reward? May we closely watch every sense by which poison can enter our minds or affections.