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The Physical Toll of Sin
All the commentators agree that this verse describes the severe physical consequences of sexual sin. Scholars explain that just as the previous verse implies financial ruin, this one points to the ruin of health. The imagery of one's 'flesh and body' being 'consumed' refers directly to the diseases and physical decay that often result from a life of impurity.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 5:11
18th Century
Theologian
Yet one more curse accompanies impurity. Then, as now, disease was the penalty for this sin.
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 5:11
19th Century
Bishop
When thy flesh and thy body are consumed. —Ruin of health has followed ruin of property.
John Gill
On Proverbs 5:11
17th Century
Pastor
And you mourn at the last
Or roar as a lion, as the word F19 signifies; see (Proverbs 19:12) …
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 5:1–14
17th Century
Minister
Solomon cautions all young men, as his children, to abstain from fleshly lusts. Some interpret "the adulterous woman" mentioned here as idolatry or…