Proverbs 24:17

New Century Version

Don’t be happy when your enemy is defeated; don’t be glad when he is overwhelmed.

Cross References

2 Samuel 3:32

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

Job 31:29

“I have not been happy when my enemies fell or laughed when they had trouble.

Psalm 35:15

But when I was in trouble, they gathered and laughed; they gathered to attack before I knew it. They insulted me without stopping.

Psalm 35:19

Do not let my enemies laugh at me; they hate me for no reason. Do not let them make fun of me; they have no cause to hate me.

Psalm 42:10

My enemies’ insults make me feel as if my bones were broken. They are always saying, “Where is your God?”

Proverbs 17:5

Whoever mistreats the poor insults their Maker; whoever enjoys someone’s trouble will be punished.

Proverbs 24:18

The Lord will notice and be displeased. He may not be angry with them anymore.

Obadiah 1:12

“Edom, do not laugh at your brother Israel in his time of trouble or be happy about the people of Judah when they are destroyed. Do not brag when cruel things are done to them.

Micah 7:8

Enemy, don’t laugh at me. I have fallen, but I will get up again. I sit in the shadow of trouble now, but the Lord will be a light for me.

Judges 16:25

While the people were enjoying the celebration, they said, “Bring Samson out to perform for us.” So they brought Samson from the prison, and he performed for them. They made him stand between the pillars.