Proverbs 6:30

Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 6:30

BSB
Men do not despise the thief if he steals to satisfy his hunger.
AKJV
Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry;
CPDV
Not so great is the fault when someone has stolen. For he steals so as to satisfy a hungry soul.
ERV
Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry:
NHEB
Men do not despise a thief, if he steals to satisfy himself when he is hungry:
SMT
They will not despise a thief if he shall steal to fill up his soul; for he will be hungry.

Commentary for Proverbs 6:30

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 6:30
Summary
Hunger mitigates theft's moral severity
Event
Comparison of theft contexts
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom