Holy Scripture
Proverbs 6:30
A church father on this verse
“For not every sin brings the same penalty; but those which are easiest to be amended, bring upon us the greatest punishment: which indeed Solomon intimated, when he said, "It is not wonderful if any one be taken stealing; for he stealeth that he may satisfy his soul that is hungry; but the adulterer, by the lack of un…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
30It is not to be wondered at if one should be taken stealing, For he steals that when hungry he may satisfy his soul:
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In context
28Or will anyone walk on coals of fire, And not burn his feet?
29So is he that goes in to a married woman; He shall not be held guiltless, neither anyone that touches her.
— Proverbs 6:30 —
31But if he should be taken, he shall repay sevenfold, And shall deliver himself by giving all his goods.
32But the adulterer through want of sense procures destruction to his soul.