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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 24) Proverbs 24:17-18 KJV
"Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth: Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him."
Proverbs Chapter 24, Verse 17-18
Proverbs 24:17-18 in Context (Verses 14–21 KJV)
14
So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
15
Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:
16
For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
17
Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
18
Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.*
19
Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked;*
20
For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.*
21
My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:*