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Berean Standard Bible

“For jealousy enrages a husband, and he will show no mercy in the day of vengeance.”

Proverbs 6:34

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Proverbs 6 warns the young man against adultery, describing it as a path that destroys more than it seems to promise.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For jealousy enrages a husband, and he will show no mercy in the day of vengeance.

World English Bible (WEB)

For jealousy arouses the fury of the husband. He won’t spare in the day of vengeance.

King James Version (KJV)

For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For jealousy is the rage of a man; And he will not spare in the day of vengeance.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For bitter is the wrath of an angry husband; in the day of punishment he will have no mercy.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque los celos son el furor del hombre, y no perdonará en el día de la venganza.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Porque el esposo estará furioso por los celos, y no perdonará el día de la venganza.

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