Proverbs 6:35
New International Version
He will not accept any compensation; he will refuse a bribe, however great it is.

New Living Translation
He will accept no compensation, nor be satisfied with a payoff of any size.

English Standard Version
He will accept no compensation; he will refuse though you multiply gifts.

Berean Standard Bible
He will not be appeased by any ransom, or persuaded by lavish gifts.

King James Bible
He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.

New King James Version
He will accept no recompense, Nor will he be appeased though you give many gifts.

New American Standard Bible
He will not accept any settlement, Nor will he be satisfied though you make it a large gift.

NASB 1995
He will not accept any ransom, Nor will he be satisfied though you give many gifts.

NASB 1977
He will not accept any ransom, Nor will he be content though you give many gifts.

Legacy Standard Bible
He will not accept any ransom, He will not be willing though you give many bribes.

Amplified Bible
He will not accept any ransom [offered to buy him off from demanding full punishment]; Nor will he be satisfied though you offer him many gifts (bribes).

Christian Standard Bible
He will not be appeased by anything or be persuaded by lavish bribes.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He will not be appeased by anything or be persuaded by lavish gifts.

American Standard Version
He will not regard any ransom; Neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.

Contemporary English Version
He won't let you pay him off, no matter what you offer.

English Revised Version
He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
No amount of money will change his mind. The largest bribe will not satisfy him.

Good News Translation
He will not accept any payment; no amount of gifts will satisfy his anger.

International Standard Version
He will not consider any payment, nor will he be willing to accept it, no matter how large the bribe.

Majority Standard Bible
He will not be appeased by any ransom, or persuaded by lavish gifts.

NET Bible
He will not consider any compensation; he will not be willing, even if you multiply the compensation.

New Heart English Bible
He won't regard any ransom, neither will he rest content, though you give many gifts.

Webster's Bible Translation
He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.

World English Bible
He won’t regard any ransom, neither will he rest content, though you give many gifts.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
He does not accept the appearance of any atonement, "" Indeed, he does not consent, "" Though you multiply bribes!

Young's Literal Translation
He accepteth not the appearance of any atonement, Yea, he doth not consent, Though thou dost multiply bribes!

Smith's Literal Translation
He will not lift up the face of any ransom, and he will not be willing if thou shalt increase the reward.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Nor will he yield to any man's prayers, nor will he accept for satisfaction ever so many gifts.

Catholic Public Domain Version
nor will he agree to the pleadings of anyone, nor will he accept, as repayment, a multitude of gifts.

New American Bible
He will not consider any restitution, nor be satisfied by your many bribes.

New Revised Standard Version
He will accept no compensation, and refuses a bribe no matter how great.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He will not regard any ransom; nor will he listen, though you increase the bribe.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He does not accept the appearance of a gift, neither does he consent when you increase bribes to him.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
He will not regard any ransom; Neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
He will not forego his enmity for any ransom: neither will he be reconciled for many gifts.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Warnings Against Adultery
34For jealousy enrages a husband, and he will show no mercy in the day of vengeance. 35He will not be appeased by any ransom, or persuaded by lavish gifts.

Cross References
Exodus 21:30
If payment is demanded of him instead, he may redeem his life by paying the full amount demanded of him.

Numbers 35:31-32
You are not to accept a ransom for the life of a murderer who deserves to die; he must surely be put to death. / Nor should you accept a ransom for the person who flees to a city of refuge and allow him to return and live on his own land before the death of the high priest.

Deuteronomy 19:21
You must show no pity: life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, and foot for foot.

1 Samuel 12:3
Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I will restore it to you.”

2 Samuel 12:6
Because he has done this thing and has shown no pity, he must pay for the lamb four times over.”

Job 36:18
Be careful that no one lures you with riches; do not let a large bribe lead you astray.

Psalm 49:7-8
No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom to God. / For the redemption of his soul is costly, and never can payment suffice,

Isaiah 13:17
Behold, I will stir up against them the Medes, who have no regard for silver and no desire for gold.

Jeremiah 5:28
They have grown fat and sleek, and have excelled in the deeds of the wicked. They have not taken up the cause of the fatherless, that they might prosper; nor have they defended the rights of the needy.

Ezekiel 7:19
They will throw their silver into the streets, and their gold will seem unclean. Their silver and gold cannot save them in the day of the wrath of the LORD. They cannot satisfy their appetites or fill their stomachs with wealth, for it became the stumbling block that brought their iniquity.

Micah 3:11
Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they lean upon the LORD, saying, “Is not the LORD among us? No disaster can come upon us.”

Matthew 5:26
Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.

Matthew 18:25-27
Since the man was unable to pay, the master ordered that he be sold to pay his debt, along with his wife and children and everything he owned. / Then the servant fell on his knees before him. ‘Have patience with me,’ he begged, ‘and I will pay back everything.’ / His master had compassion on him, forgave his debt, and released him.

Mark 12:42-44
Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius. / Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more than all the others into the treasury. / For they all contributed out of their surplus, but she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on.”

Luke 12:58-59
Make every effort to reconcile with your adversary while you are on your way to the magistrate. Otherwise, he may drag you off to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and the officer may throw you into prison. / I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the very last penny.”


Treasury of Scripture

He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though you give many gifts.

regard or accept the face of

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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














Nor will he be appeased
The Hebrew root for "appeased" is "נָשָׂא" (nasa), which means to lift, carry, or take away. In the context of this verse, it implies that no amount of effort or compensation can lift the burden of anger or betrayal from the heart of a wronged husband. Historically, the concept of appeasement through gifts or compensation was common in ancient cultures, yet this verse underscores the depth of personal betrayal that transcends material compensation. It serves as a reminder of the profound emotional and spiritual consequences of adultery, emphasizing the sanctity of marriage and the deep-seated nature of trust.

by any ransom
The term "ransom" comes from the Hebrew "כֹּפֶר" (koper), which refers to a covering or a price paid for redemption. In biblical times, a ransom was often used to redeem a person from slavery or captivity. However, in this context, the verse highlights that no ransom, no matter how substantial, can redeem the trust and relationship broken by infidelity. This reflects the biblical principle that some things, such as trust and fidelity, are beyond monetary value and cannot be restored through material means.

or persuaded
The word "persuaded" in Hebrew is "רָצָה" (ratsa), meaning to be pleased with or accept. This suggests that the wronged party will not be swayed or convinced to forgive or forget the transgression through any form of persuasion. It emphasizes the idea that true reconciliation and forgiveness require more than just words or gifts; they require genuine repentance and a change of heart, which aligns with the broader biblical teaching on repentance and forgiveness.

by lavish gifts
The phrase "lavish gifts" translates from the Hebrew "שֹׁחַד" (shochad), which refers to a bribe or a gift intended to influence. In ancient times, gifts were often used to curry favor or influence decisions, but this verse makes it clear that such attempts are futile in the face of deep personal betrayal. The use of "lavish" underscores the extent to which one might go to try to mend the relationship, yet it remains ineffective. This serves as a powerful reminder of the limitations of material wealth and the importance of integrity and faithfulness in relationships, echoing the biblical call to value spiritual and relational wealth over material possessions.

Verse 35. - He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts. No recompense or atonement, nor any gifts however great, will buy him off. These are supposed to be offered by the adulterer to the enraged husband, who, however, will never rest till he effects the utter ruin of his injurer. The literal rendering of the first hemistich is, "He will not accept the face of any ransom." The phrase nasa phanim, is equivalent to the Greek πρόσωπον λαμβάνειν, and signifies "to give a favourable reception to the outward expression of any one." The figure is taken from lifting up the face of a suppliant, the radical meaning of the verb nasa being "to take up," "to lift up." The ransom; Hebrew, kopher (the word usually applied to designate the price of redemption, mulct, or line demanded for expiation of a crime; see Exodus 21:30; Exodus 30:12; Numbers 35:31, 32); here the bribe offered by the adulterer to be let off will be altogether rejected, however alluring, the word p'ney, "face," carrying with it the idea of something recommendatory. For the expression, nasa phanim, cf. Genesis 19:21; Genesis 22:21; Job 13:10; Job 13:8; and Malachi 1:8. The LXX. rendering is, Οὐκ ἀνταλλάξεται οὐδενὸς λύτρου τὴν ἔχθραν, "He will not commute for any redemption his enmity." Neither will he rest content; literally, and he will not be willing; Hebrew, v'lo-yoveh; LXX., οὐδὲ μὴ διαληθῇ, "nor may it, i.e. his enmity, be dissolved or weakened." (On the verb avah, "to consent to," or "to be willing," see Proverbs 1:10.) Many gifts, each increasing in value, may be offered, but he will not be willing to forego his right of revenge. Though thou givest many gifts. It is noticeable that the address, which has been adapted to the third person, here becomes personal, and so takes up the form originally employed in vers. 20-25. A hypothetical case has been imagined in vers. 26-35, but still with the thought underlying it that it applies to the person addressed. "Though thou givest many gifts," or more literally, "though thou multipliest the gift," brings the matter homo to the young man. Gifts; Hebrew, shokad, "the gift," is the word usually employed to designate the bribe offered to corrupt a judge (see Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 10:17; Deuteronomy 16:19; Deuteronomy 27:25; 1 Samuel 8:3). Here it refers to the money offered to free from punishment. The Vulgate gives the idea that these gifts or bribes are offered by a third party on behalf of the adulterer: Nec acquiescet cujusquam precibus, nec suscipiet pro redemptione dona plurima. On these two last verses Lange remarks, "Just as little as the adulterer, taken in his adultery, is left unpunished by the injured husband, so little, yea, even less, wilt the spiritual adulterer remain unpunished of the Lord (1 Corinthians 3:17)."



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He will not
לֹא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

be appeased
יִ֭שָּׂא (yiś·śā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take

by any
כָל־ (ḵāl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

ransom,
כֹּ֑פֶר (kō·p̄er)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3724: A cover, a village, bitumen, the henna plant, a redemption-price

[or]
וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

persuaded
יֹ֝אבֶ֗ה (yō·ḇeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 14: To breathe after, to be acquiescent

by lavish
תַרְבֶּה־ (ṯar·beh-)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great

gifts.
שֹֽׁחַד׃ (šō·ḥaḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7810: A present, bribe


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