Proverbs 6:34

New International Reader's Version

Jealousy stirs up a husband’s anger. He will show no mercy when he gets even.

Cross References

Genesis 39:19

Potiphar’s wife told him, “That’s how your slave treated me.” When Joseph’s master heard her story, he became very angry.

2 Samuel 11:5

Later, Bathsheba found out she was pregnant. She sent a message to David. She said, “I’m pregnant.”

Proverbs 11:4

Wealth isn’t worth anything when God judges you. But doing what is right saves you from death.

Proverbs 27:4

Anger is mean, and great anger overpowers you. But who can face jealousy?

Proverbs 6:33

He will be beaten up and dishonored. His shame will never be wiped away.

Proverbs 6:35

He won’t accept any payment. He won’t take any money, no matter how much he is offered.

Song of Solomon 8:6

Hold me close to your heart where your royal seal is worn. Keep me as close to yourself as the bracelet on your arm. My love for you is so strong it won’t let you go. Love is as powerful as death. Love’s jealousy is as strong as the grave. Love is like a blazing fire. Love burns like a mighty flame.

Isaiah 13:17

The Lord will stir up the Medes to attack the Babylonians. They aren’t interested in getting silver. They don’t want gold.

Numbers 25:11

“Phinehas is a priest. He is the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron. Phinehas has turned my anger away from the Israelites. I am committed to making sure I am honored among them. And he is as committed as I am. So even though I was angry with them, I did not put an end to them.

Numbers 5:14

Suppose her husband becomes jealous. He does not trust his wife, and she is really “unclean.” Or suppose he does not trust her even though she is “clean.”

1 Corinthians 10:22

Are we trying to make the Lord jealous? Are we stronger than he is?