Proverbs 6:32
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 6:32 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 6:32 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul. understandin..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 6:32 — KJV
“But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul. understanding: Heb. heart”
— Proverbs 6:32 (KJV)
Proverbs 6:32 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 6:32
“He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. instruction: or, correction heareth: or, obeyeth getteth...: Heb. possesseth an heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:32: understanding, own, soul
“He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. wisdom: Heb. an heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:32: understanding, own, soul
“At his day thou shalt give him his hire, neither shall the sun go down upon it; for he is poor, and setteth his heart upon it: lest he cry against thee unto the LORD, and it be sin unto thee. setteth...: Heb. lifteth his soul unto it”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:32: own, soul, heb
“And I find more bitter than death the woman, whose heart is snares and nets, and her hands as bands: whoso pleaseth God shall escape from her; but the sinner shall be taken by her. whoso...: Heb. he that is good before God”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:32: whoso, woman, heb
“And none considereth in his heart, neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say, I have burned part of it in the fire; yea, also I have baked bread upon the coals thereof; I have roasted flesh, and eaten it: and shall I make the residue thereof an abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a tree? considereth...: Heb. setteth to his heart the stock...: Heb. that which comes of a tree?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:32: understanding, own, heb
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