Proverbs 24:15

Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:

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Other Translations for Proverbs 24:15

BSB
Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, near the dwelling of the righteous; do not destroy his resting place.
AKJV
Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:
CPDV
Do not lie in wait, and do not seek impiety in the house of the just, nor spoil his rest.
ERV
Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the habitation of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:
NHEB
Do not lie in wait, wicked man, against the habitation of the righteous. Do not destroy his resting place.
SMT
Thou shalt not lay wait, O wicked one, against the dwelling of the just one; thou shalt not destroy his resting place:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 24:15

LaynotwaitH693VerbOwickedH7563AdjectivemanagainstthedwellingH5116oftherighteousH6662AdjectivespoilH7703VerbnothisrestingplaceH7258Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 24:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 24:15
Summary
Wickedness must not target virtuous dwelling
Place
Dwelling
Event
Warning against attacking righteous home
Estimated Time Period
c. 900 BC
Category
Wisdom