Proverbs 24:17

God's Word

Do not be happy when your enemy falls, and do not feel glad when he stumbles.

Cross References

2 Samuel 3:32

They buried Abner in Hebron. The king cried loudly at Abner’s grave, and all the people cried.

Job 31:29

“If I enjoyed the ruin of my enemy or celebrated when harm came to him

Psalm 35:15

Yet, when I stumbled, they rejoiced and gathered together. They gathered together against me. Unknown attackers tore me apart without stopping.

Psalm 35:19

Do not let my treacherous enemies gloat over me. Do not let those who hate me for no reason wink ⌞at me⌟.

Psalm 42:10

With a shattering blow to my bones, my enemies taunt me. They ask me all day long, “Where is your God?”

Proverbs 17:5

Whoever makes fun of a poor person insults his maker. Whoever is happy ⌞to see someone’s⌟ distress will not escape punishment.

Proverbs 24:18

The Lord will see it, he won’t like it, and he will turn his anger away from that person.

Obadiah 1:12

Don’t gloat over your relative’s misfortune or be happy when the people of Judah are destroyed. Don’t brag so much when they’re in distress.

Micah 7:8

Don’t laugh at me, my enemies. Although I’ve fallen, I will get up. Although I sit in the dark, the Lord is my light.

Judges 16:25

When all the Philistines were enjoying themselves, they said, “Call Samson in to entertain us.” Samson was called from the prison, and he made them laugh. They made him stand between two columns.