Proverbs 6:33 Wounds and dishonor will befall him, and his reproach will never be wiped away.

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New International Version
Blows and disgrace are his lot, and his shame will never be wiped away.

New Living Translation
He will be wounded and disgraced. His shame will never be erased.

English Standard Version
He will get wounds and dishonor, and his disgrace will not be wiped away.

Berean Standard Bible
Wounds and dishonor will befall him, and his reproach will never be wiped away.

Berean Literal Bible
He finds only a stroke and shame, and his reproach is not wiped away.

King James Bible
A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.

New King James Version
Wounds and dishonor he will get, And his reproach will not be wiped away.

New American Standard Bible
He will find wounds and disgrace, And his shame will not be removed.

NASB 1995
Wounds and disgrace he will find, And his reproach will not be blotted out.

NASB 1977
Wounds and disgrace he will find, And his reproach will not be blotted out.

Legacy Standard Bible
Wounds and disgrace he will find, And his reproach will not be blotted out.

Amplified Bible
Wounds and disgrace he will find, And his reproach (blame) will not be blotted out.

Berean Annotated Bible
Wounds and dishonor will befall him, and his reproach will never be wiped away.

Christian Standard Bible
He will get a beating and dishonor, and his disgrace will never be removed.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He will get a beating and dishonor, and his disgrace will never be removed.

American Standard Version
Wounds and dishonor shall he get; And his reproach shall not be wiped away.

Contemporary English Version
You will be beaten and forever disgraced,

English Revised Version
Wounds and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
An adulterous man will find disease and dishonor, and his disgrace will not be blotted out,

Good News Translation
He will be dishonored and beaten up; he will be permanently disgraced.

International Standard Version
He will receive a beating and dishonor, and his shame won't disappear,

NET Bible
He will be beaten and despised, and his reproach will not be wiped away;

New Heart English Bible
He will get wounds and dishonor. His reproach will not be wiped away.

Webster's Bible Translation
A wound and dishonor shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Wounds and dishonor will befall him, and his reproach will never be wiped away.

World English Bible
He will get wounds and dishonor. His reproach will not be wiped away.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
He finds a stroke and shame, "" And his reproach is not wiped away,

Berean Literal Bible
He finds only a stroke and shame, and his reproach is not wiped away.

Young's Literal Translation
A stroke and shame he doth find, And his reproach is not wiped away,

Smith's Literal Translation
A blow and contempt shall he find; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He gathereth to himself shame and dishonour, and his reproach shall not be blotted out:

Catholic Public Domain Version
He gathers shame and dishonor to himself, and his disgrace will not be wiped away.

New American Bible
They will be beaten and disgraced, and their shame will not be wiped away;

New Revised Standard Version
He will get wounds and dishonor, and his disgrace will not be wiped away.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he who does it brings dishonor upon himself; and his reproach shall not be wiped out.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he is working to bring disgrace to himself and it apprehends him, and his shame will not be forgotten.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Wounds and dishonour shall he get, And his reproach shall not be wiped away.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
He endures both pain and disgrace, and his reproach shall never be wiped off.

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Context
Warnings Against Adultery
…32He who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself. 33Wounds and dishonor will befall him, and his reproach will never be wiped away. 34For jealousy enrages a husband, and he will show no mercy in the day of vengeance.…
Cross References
Wounds and dishonor will befall him,

Proverbs 5:9-11
lest you concede your vigor to others, and your years to one who is cruel; / lest strangers feast on your wealth, and your labors enrich the house of a foreigner. / At the end of your life you will groan when your flesh and your body are spent,

Proverbs 7:22-27
He follows her on impulse, like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding into a trap, / until an arrow pierces his liver, like a bird darting into a snare—not knowing it will cost him his life. / Now, my sons, listen to me, and attend to the words of my mouth. …

Deuteronomy 22:22-24
If a man is found lying with another man’s wife, both the man who slept with her and the woman must die. You must purge the evil from Israel. / If there is a virgin pledged in marriage to a man, and another man encounters her in the city and sleeps with her, / you must take both of them out to the gate of that city and stone them to death—the young woman because she did not cry out in the city, and the man because he has violated his neighbor’s wife. So you must purge the evil from among you.
and his reproach will never be wiped away.

Jeremiah 23:40
And I will bring upon you everlasting shame and perpetual humiliation that will never be forgotten.”

Jeremiah 20:11
But the LORD is with me like a fearsome warrior. Therefore, my persecutors will stumble and will not prevail. Since they have not succeeded, they will be utterly put to shame, with an everlasting disgrace that will never be forgotten.

Daniel 12:2
And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt.
Matthew 5:28
But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

1 Corinthians 6:18
Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a man can commit is outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body.

Hebrews 13:4
Marriage should be honored by all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers.

1 Thessalonians 4:3-4
For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality; / each of you must know how to control his own body in holiness and honor,

Galatians 5:19-21
The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

James 1:14-15
But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. / Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

Romans 13:13-14
Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. / Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh.

Ephesians 5:3-5
But among you, as is proper among the saints, there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed. / Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving. / For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

1 Peter 2:11
Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul.

Colossians 3:5-6
Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. / Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.


Treasury of Scripture

A wound and dishonor shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away.

a wound

Proverbs 5:9-11
Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel: …

Judges 16:19-21
And she made him sleep upon her knees; and she called for a man, and she caused him to shave off the seven locks of his head; and she began to afflict him, and his strength went from him…

Psalm 38:1-8
A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance. O LORD, rebuke me not in thy wrath: neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure…

and his

Genesis 49:4
Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel; because thou wentest up to thy father's bed; then defiledst thou it: he went up to my couch.

1 Kings 15:5
Because David did that which was right in the eyes of the LORD, and turned not aside from any thing that he commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.

Nehemiah 13:26
Did not Solomon king of Israel sin by these things? yet among many nations was there no king like him, who was beloved of his God, and God made him king over all Israel: nevertheless even him did outlandish women cause to sin.

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Proverbs 6
1. against indebtedness
6. idleness
12. and mischievousness
16. seven things detestable to God
20. the blessings of obedience
25. the mischief of unfaithfulness










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Wounds and dishonor will befall him,

Adultery brings ruin beyond a private moment of sin. Under Israel’s covenant law, adultery violated marriage, injured an innocent spouse, and defied God’s command. Even where legal punishment was avoided, the adulterer could face violence, public shame, broken trust, and lasting damage within families. David’s adultery with Bathsheba was forgiven when he repented, yet his sin brought grievous consequences into his household and kingdom.

Pro 5:9-11 lest you concede your vigor to others,…
Pro 7:22-27 He follows her on impulse, like an ox going to the slaughter…
Deu 22:22-24 If a man is found lying with another man’s wife,…

and his reproach will never be wiped away.

God pardons the repentant sinner, but forgiveness does not always remove every earthly consequence or restore a damaged reputation. Sexual sin leaves wounds in marriages, families, and communities because it betrays a covenant designed to reflect God’s faithfulness. The warning calls God’s people to flee temptation before desire becomes an act that brings enduring sorrow and dishonor.

Jer 23:40 And I will bring upon you everlasting shame…
Jer 20:11 But the LORD is with me like a fearsome warrior.…
Dan 12:2 And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Solomon
Traditionally considered the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. He wrote Proverbs to impart wisdom and understanding.

2. Adulterer
The verse is part of a passage warning against adultery. The adulterer is the person who engages in a sexual relationship outside of marriage, which is the focus of this warning.

3. Ancient Israel
The cultural and historical context of Proverbs is ancient Israel, where the law and wisdom literature were central to daily life and moral conduct.
Teaching Points
The Consequences of Sin
Adultery leads to lasting wounds and dishonor. The Hebrew word for "wounds" (nega) implies a physical and emotional impact, while "dishonor" (qalon) suggests a loss of reputation and respect.

Irreversible Reproach
The reproach from adultery is described as something that "will never be wiped away." This highlights the enduring nature of the consequences of sin, emphasizing the importance of maintaining integrity.

The Importance of Wisdom
Proverbs, as wisdom literature, teaches us to seek wisdom and understanding to avoid the pitfalls of sin. Wisdom helps us recognize the long-term consequences of our actions.

Guarding the Heart
The heart is the wellspring of life (Proverbs 4:23). Guarding it against lust and temptation is crucial to avoid the path that leads to wounds and dishonor.

Restoration and Forgiveness
While the verse emphasizes the lasting consequences of sin, the broader biblical account offers hope for restoration and forgiveness through repentance and faith in Christ.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Proverbs 6:33?

2. How does Proverbs 6:33 warn against the consequences of adultery?

3. What does "shame and dishonor" in Proverbs 6:33 teach about sin's impact?

4. How can Proverbs 6:33 guide us in maintaining marital faithfulness?

5. What other scriptures emphasize the importance of purity and fidelity?

6. How can we apply Proverbs 6:33 to resist temptation in daily life?

7. What does Proverbs 6:33 reveal about the consequences of adultery in biblical teachings?

8. How does Proverbs 6:33 reflect the cultural context of ancient Israelite society?

9. In what ways does Proverbs 6:33 challenge modern views on personal responsibility?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 6?


What Does Proverbs 6:33 Mean
Wounds

“Wounds …” (Proverbs 6:33)

• Adultery inflicts real damage—physical, emotional, spiritual. Solomon has just warned that “Can a man walk on hot coals without scorching his feet?” (Proverbs 6:28).

• The pain reaches the body (Proverbs 5:11), the mind (Psalm 38:3-4), and the family circle (Proverbs 17:25).

• Sin promises pleasure but delivers hurt; “the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23).

• These wounds may include disease, divorce, financial loss, and shattered trust (Proverbs 7:22-23).

Dishonor

“… and dishonor …”

• Public shame follows private sin. “You will give your vigor to others and your years to the cruel one” (Proverbs 5:9).

• David’s affair with Bathsheba brought humiliation before Israel (2 Samuel 12:11-12).

• Honor is a gift from God (Proverbs 3:35); immorality strips it away, replacing it with disgrace (Jeremiah 13:26-27).

• Reputation, once stained, is slow to heal (Ecclesiastes 10:1).

Will befall him

“… will befall him …”

• Consequences are certain. “Do not be deceived: God is not mocked. For whatever a man sows, he will reap in return” (Galatians 6:7).

• The verb stresses inevitability; judgment is baked into the act itself (Numbers 32:23).

• Delay in punishment may tempt the sinner to presume on grace, but “though the sentence against an evil deed is not carried out quickly, the heart of men is fully set to do evil” (Ecclesiastes 8:11). God’s timing is sure.

His reproach

“… and his reproach …”

• Reproach = lingering stigma. Even forgiven believers may carry earthly reminders (2 Samuel 12:13-14).

• Dishonor spreads: spouse, children, church, and community feel the shame (Proverbs 11:29).

• A tarnished name closes doors of influence (Proverbs 22:1) and emboldens scoffers (Proverbs 18:3).

• While Christ removes eternal guilt (1 John 1:9), the social stain can endure.

Will never be wiped away

“… will never be wiped away.”

• Hyperbole underscores permanence: people remember scandal long after the act (Proverbs 10:7).

• Scripture records sins of even great saints—Noah’s drunkenness, Moses’ rash strike, Peter’s denial—so future generations learn (Romans 15:4).

• God forgives instantly, yet He may let consequences persist to warn others (1 Corinthians 10:11).

• The only secure cleansing is a life guarded before temptation strikes (Proverbs 4:23; Jude 24).

summary

Proverbs 6:33 warns that adultery guarantees pain, strips honor, brings unavoidable fallout, brands the offender with lasting shame, and leaves a stain that time rarely erases. The verse presses us to treasure purity, respect marriage, and trust God’s design, knowing that while His grace forgives, sin’s earthly scars are soberingly real.

Verse 33. - A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away. Two other things more immediate await the adulterer - personal chastisement and loss of reputation. It seems clear that "a wound" (Hebrew, negav, "a stroke" or "blow"), used here in the singular, collectively refers to the corporal punishment, which the outraged husband will inflict upon the adulterer (Delitzsch, Zockler. Lapide). (For the word, see Deuteronomy 17:8; 21:5.) It may also have reference to the punishment inflicted by the Law. In the LXX. the idea is expressed by ὁδύνας, i.e. "pains," and so gives colour to Lapide's explanation of "afflictions of every kind" The Vulgate gives a moral turn to the meaning, and coordinates the word with "dishonour:" Turpitudinem et ignominiam congregat sibi, "Dishonour is the ignominious treatment he will receive on all hands." The second part of the verse states that a brand of disgrace will be attached to his name which will be perpetual, not confined to this life only, but extending beyond it, so that men will never recall it but with this stigma (Patrick, Mercerus). On shall be ... wiped away (Hebrew, timmakeh, the niph. future of makhah, "to wipe off, or away," and in hiph. "to be blotted out," equivalent to the Latin delere), see Deuteronomy 25:6; Ezekiel 6:6; Judges 21:17. The LXX. renders ἐξαλειφθήσεται, and adds, εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα, "forever." The statements of the verse are illustrated by Horace, 'Satires,' lib. 1:2, 37, who describes the dangers and mishaps which befall the adulterer and fornicator.

"Hic se praecipitem tecto dedit; ille flagellis
Ad mortem caesus: fugiens hic decidit acrem
Praedonum in turbam: dedit hic pro corpore nnmmos."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Wounds
נֶֽגַע־ (ne·ḡa‘-)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5061: Mark -- a blow, a spot

and dishonor
וְקָל֥וֹן (wə·qā·lō·wn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7036: Disgrace, the pudenda

will befall him,
יִמְצָ֑א (yim·ṣā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present

and his reproach
וְ֝חֶרְפָּת֗וֹ (wə·ḥer·pā·ṯōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2781: Contumely, disgrace, the pudenda

will never
לֹ֣א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

be wiped away.
תִמָּחֶֽה׃ (ṯim·mā·ḥeh)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 4229: To stroke, rub, to erase, to smooth, grease, make fat, to touch, reach to


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