King James Version
What Does Proverbs 24:18 Mean?
“Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him. it displeaseth: Heb. it be evil in his eyes”
Context
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. it displeaseth: Heb. it be evil in his eyes
19
Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked; Fret: or, Keep not company with the wicked
20
For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out. candle: or, lamp
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(18) **And he turn away his wrath from him.—**Upon thee as having sinned more deeply than thine enemy in thus rejoicing at his misfortunes. (Comp. Proverbs 17:5.)
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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