Proverbs 24:17

Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

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Other Translations for Proverbs 24:17

BSB
Do not gloat when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles,
AKJV
Rejoice not when your enemy falls, and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles:
CPDV
When your enemy will fall, do not be glad, and do not let your heart exult in his ruin,
ERV
Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he is overthrown:
NHEB
Do not rejoice when your enemy falls. Do not let your heart be glad when he is overthrown;
SMT
In the falling of thine enemies thou shalt not rejoice, and in his stumbling thy heart shall not exult:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 24:17

RejoiceH8055VerbnotwhenthineenemyH341fallethH5307VerbandletnotthineheartH3820Noun MasculinebegladH1523VerbwhenhestumblethH3782Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 24:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 24:17
Summary
Avoid celebrating enemy's downfall with glee
Event
Instruction against gleeful enemy vengeance
Estimated Time Period
c. 900 BC
Category
Wisdom