Solomon
Proverbs 6:30BSB·traditional attribution
Men do not despise the thief if he steals to satisfy his hunger.
Matthew Henry Presbyterian
Here is, I. A general exhortation faithfully to adhere to the word of God and to take it for our guide in all our actions. 1. We must look upon the word of God both as a light (Pro 6:23) and as a law, Pro 6:20, Pro 6:23.
Commenting on Proverbs 6:20-35
John Gill Reformed Baptist
But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold,.... According to the law in Exo 22:1; in case of theft double was to be restored, if the theft was found alive in his hand; and in some cases fourfold and fivefold. Aben Ezra observing that double and fivefold being near together in the law, joins them, and so makes sevenfold.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Reformed
Such a thief is pitied, though heavily punished.