Proverbs 6:31

Bible in Basic English 1965

But if he is taken in the act he will have to give back seven times as much, giving up all his property which is in his house.

Cross References

Genesis 4:15

And the Lord said, Truly, if Cain is put to death, seven lives will be taken for his. And the Lord put a mark on Cain so that no one might put him to death.

2 Samuel 12:6

And he will have to give back four times the value of the lamb, because he has done this and because he had no pity.

Job 20:18

He is forced to give back the fruit of his work, and may not take it for food; he has no joy in the profit of his trading.

Psalm 79:12

And give punishment seven times over into the breast of our neighbours for the bitter words which they have said against you, O Lord.

Exodus 21:34

The owner of the hole is responsible; he will have to make payment to their owner, but the dead beast will be his.

Matthew 18:25

So the servant went down on his face and gave him worship, saying, Lord, give me time to make payment and I will give you all.

Luke 19:8

And Zacchaeus, waiting before him, said to the Lord, See, Lord, half of my goods I give to the poor, and if I have taken anything from anyone wrongly, I give him back four times as much.