John Gill Commentary Proverbs 6:29

"So he that goeth in to his neighbor`s wife; Whosoever toucheth her shall not be unpunished." — Proverbs 6:29 (ASV)

So he that goeth into his neighbour's wife: To converse with her, or lie with her, as the Targum; for it means not barely going into her house or chamber, or into her company, though without any ill design at first, which yet may be dangerous; but committing adultery with her, as this phrase is often used, (Genesis 19:31) (Genesis 29:21Genesis 29:23Genesis 29:30) .

whosoever toucheth her: By impure dalliances, and especially by carnal copulation with her, in which sense it is used, (See Gill on 1 Corinthians 7:1).

shall not be innocent: Or free ^F18 from disgrace and infamy, from loss of substance or health; from punishment in this life, either by the jealous husband or civil magistrate; and in the world to come by the Lord himself; for "whoremongers and adulterers God will judge", (Hebrews 13:4) .

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FOOTNOTES:

• F18: (xqny al) "non insons, vel immunis", Schultens; so Gejerus.