It is funny how the human heart works. There is some transgression that is tolerated because the person has want or need, like stealing. What happens if you are caught stealing though. You must replace what was stolen up to seven times the value. But there are some things that are just not stolen, like a woman from her husband. A man may steal to satisfy actual hunger, but there is not justification for stealing to satisfy a sexual hunger.
"Men do not despise a thief, if he steals to satisfy himself when he is hungry; but if he is found out, he must restore seven times [what he stole]; he must give the whole substance of his house [if necessary to meet the fine]..." Proverbs 6:30-31, Amplified
Stealing to satisfy hunger is a tolerable transgression. A man must survive. But if he is found to be a thief then recompense must be made. This verse seems to be a little paradoxical. It seems as though it is condoning the sin of stealing up until the thief is caught. This is not the case. Solomon is stetting the stage for a bigger picture.
"But whoever commits adultery lacks heart and understanding - moral principles and prudence; he who does it is destroying his own life." Proverbs 6:32, Amplified
The one who commits adultery is a man who lacks understanding. It is justifiable when a thief steals to fill his belly. But there is no justification for stealing to satisfy sexual hunger. Any man who commits adultery is inevitably destroying himself. This destruction is not just spiritual but physical as well.
"Wounds and disgrace will he get, and his reproach will not be wiped away." Proverbs 6:33, Amplified
The adulterer will be branded for the remainder of his life. There is no way to pay restitution for adultery. A thief must pay back seven times the value of what he stole. But how does one place value on the sanctity of marriage? There can be no price placed on monogamy.
"For jealousy makes [the wronged] man furious; therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance [upon the detected ones]. He will not consider any ransom [offered to buy him off from demanding full punishment], neither will he be satisfied though you offer him many gifts and bribes." Proverbs 6:34-35, Amplified
As I asked before in the previous verse, how can one place a price on the sanctity of marriage? Jealousy and redemption are the tools at the disposal of the wronged husband. No gifts can satisfy his thirst for payment, just like no other woman seemed to satisfy sexual craving except for this married one.
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