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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/24.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/24.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />or the LORD will see and disapprove and turn his wrath away from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/24.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For the LORD will be displeased with you and will turn his anger away from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />lest the LORD see it and be displeased, and turn away his anger from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />or the LORD will see and disapprove, and turn His wrath away from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Lest the LORD see <i>it</i>, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Lest the LORD see <i>it,</i> and it displease Him, And He turn away His wrath from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Otherwise, the LORD will see and be displeased, And turn His anger away from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Or the LORD will see it and be displeased, And turn His anger away from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Lest the LORD see <i>it</i> and be displeased, And He turn away His anger from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Lest Yahweh see <i>it</i> and it be evil in His eyes, And turn His anger away from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Or the LORD will see your gloating and be displeased, And turn His anger away from your enemy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />or the LORD will see, be displeased, and turn his wrath away from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />or the LORD will see, be displeased, and turn His wrath away from him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Lest Jehovah see it, and it displease him, And he turn away his wrath from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD will find out and be unhappy. Then he will stop being angry with them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD will see it, he won't like it, and he will turn his anger away from that person.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD will know if you are gloating, and he will not like it; and then maybe he won't punish them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Otherwise the LORD will observe and disapprove, and he will turn his anger away from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />or the LORD will see and disapprove, and turn His wrath away from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />lest the LORD see it, and be displeased, and turn his wrath away from him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />lest Yahweh see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Lest YHWH see, and [it be] evil in His eyes, "" And He has turned His anger from off him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Lest Jehovah see, and it be evil in His eyes, And He hath turned from off him His anger.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Lest Jehovah shall see and it be evil in his eyes, and he turn back from him his anger.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Lest the Lord see, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />lest perhaps the Lord see, and it displease him, and he may take away his wrath from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Lest the LORD see it, be displeased with you, and withdraw his wrath from your enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />or else the LORD will see it and be displeased, and turn away his anger from them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Lest the LORD see it and it displease him and he turn away his anger from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Lest LORD JEHOVAH see, and it is evil in his eyes, and he turn his wrath from him.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Lest the LORD see it, and it displease Him, And He turn away His wrath from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For the Lord will see <i>it</i>, and it will not please him, and he will turn away his wrath from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/24-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=4949" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/24.htm">Do not Envy</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>Do not gloat when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles, <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6435.htm" title="6435: pen- (Conj) -- Lest. From panah; properly, removal; used only adverb as conjunction, lest.">or</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: yir·’eh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">will see</a> <a href="/hebrew/7489.htm" title="7489: wə·ra‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to spoil; figuratively, to make good for nothing, i.e. Bad.">and disapprove,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·nāw (Prep-b:: N-cdc:: 3ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain."></a> <a href="/hebrew/639.htm" title="639: ’ap·pōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A nostril, nose, face, anger. From 'anaph; properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also ire.">and turn His wrath</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: wə·hê·šîḇ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">away</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: mê·‘ā·lāw (Prep-m:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">from him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>Do not fret over evildoers, and do not be envious of the wicked.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44-45</a></span><br />But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, / that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19-21</a></span><br />Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” / On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” / Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-27.htm">Luke 6:27-28</a></span><br />But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">1 Peter 3:9</a></span><br />Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-11.htm">James 4:11-12</a></span><br />Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. And if you judge the law, you are not a practitioner of the law, but a judge of it. / There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-15.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:15</a></span><br />Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-31.htm">Ephesians 4:31-32</a></span><br />Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. / Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-1.htm">Matthew 7:1-2</a></span><br />“Do not judge, or you will be judged. / For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-14.htm">Galatians 5:14-15</a></span><br />The entire law is fulfilled in a single decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” / But if you keep on biting and devouring one another, watch out, or you will be consumed by one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">1 Corinthians 13:4-7</a></span><br />Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. / Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/23-4.htm">Exodus 23:4-5</a></span><br />If you encounter your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him. / If you see the donkey of one who hates you fallen under its load, do not leave it there; you must help him with it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a></span><br />Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-35.htm">Deuteronomy 32:35-36</a></span><br />Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.” / For the LORD will vindicate His people and have compassion on His servants when He sees that their strength is gone and no one remains, slave or free.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/31-29.htm">Job 31:29-30</a></span><br />If I have rejoiced in my enemy’s ruin, or exulted when evil befell him— / I have not allowed my mouth to sin by asking for his life with a curse—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/35-13.htm">Psalm 35:13-14</a></span><br />Yet when they were ill, I put on sackcloth; I humbled myself with fasting, but my prayers returned unanswered. / I paced about as for my friend or brother; I was bowed down with grief, like one mourning for his mother.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.</p><p class="hdg">displease him or be evil in his eyes </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/lamentations/4-21.htm">Lamentations 4:21,22</a></b></br> Rejoice and be glad, O daughter of Edom, that dwellest in the land of Uz; the cup also shall pass through unto thee: thou shalt be drunken, and shalt make thyself naked… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/1-15.htm">Zechariah 1:15,16</a></b></br> And I am very sore displeased with the heathen <i>that are</i> at ease: for I was but a little displeased, and they helped forward the affliction… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/22-24.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-25.htm">Displease</a> <a href="/psalms/60-1.htm">Displeased</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-16.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-33.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-17.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-8.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-17.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-6.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-24.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/27-3.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-15.htm">Displease</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-11.htm">Displeased</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-19.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-7.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-21.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-13.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-8.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-10.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-17.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/24-1.htm">Precepts and Warnings</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>or the LORD will see and disapprove</b><br>This phrase emphasizes God's omniscience and moral governance. In biblical context, God is portrayed as the ultimate judge who sees all actions and intentions (<a href="/proverbs/15-3.htm">Proverbs 15:3</a>). The idea of God seeing and disapproving aligns with His nature as holy and just, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/11-4.htm">Psalm 11:4-5</a>, where God examines the righteous and the wicked. The disapproval of God is significant because it reflects His standards of righteousness, which are consistent throughout Scripture. This phrase warns against gloating over the downfall of others, as it is contrary to God's character of mercy and justice.<p><b>and turn His wrath away from him</b><br>This part of the verse suggests a divine response to human attitudes. Theologically, it implies that God's wrath, which is often depicted as a righteous response to sin (<a href="/romans/1-18.htm">Romans 1:18</a>), can be redirected based on human behavior. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, retribution was a common expectation, but this verse challenges that notion by suggesting that God may choose to withhold punishment if He sees inappropriate rejoicing over an enemy's misfortune. This reflects a broader biblical theme of God's mercy and the call for believers to emulate His compassion (<a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44-45</a>). The turning away of wrath can also be seen as a type of Christ, who through His sacrifice, turns away the wrath of God from sinners (<a href="/1_thessalonians/1-10.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:10</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, representing God's omniscience and justice. The verse highlights His role as the ultimate judge who sees all actions and intentions.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_enemy.htm">The Enemy</a></b><br>While not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context implies an adversary or someone who has wronged the reader. The verse warns against rejoicing over this person's downfall.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous_observer.htm">The Righteous Observer</a></b><br>The implied audience of the proverb, who is cautioned against gloating over the misfortune of others, even if they are enemies.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_displeasure_with_gloating.htm">God's Displeasure with Gloating</a></b><br>Rejoicing over an enemy's downfall is displeasing to God. We must guard our hearts against such attitudes, recognizing that God sees and judges our intentions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_humility.htm">The Call to Humility</a></b><br>This verse calls us to humility, reminding us that we are not the arbiters of justice. Our role is to trust in God's perfect judgment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_compassion.htm">The Importance of Compassion</a></b><br>Even towards those who have wronged us, we are called to show compassion and refrain from celebrating their misfortunes. This reflects the love and grace that God extends to all.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_divine_justice.htm">Trust in Divine Justice</a></b><br>We are encouraged to trust that God will handle justice in His time and way. Our focus should be on maintaining a righteous heart and attitude.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_christ's_love.htm">Reflecting Christ's Love</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, we are to emulate His love and forgiveness, even towards our enemies. This is a powerful testimony of our faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 24</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_should_a_child_be_properly_guided.htm">How should a child be properly guided?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_advice_on_resolving_conflict.htm">What guidance does the Bible offer on conflict resolution?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_protests.htm">What does not rejoicing in an enemy's fall mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_biblical_proverb.htm">What defines a biblical proverb?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) <span class= "bld">And he turn away his wrath from him.--</span>Upon thee as having sinned more deeply than thine enemy in thus rejoicing at his misfortunes. (Comp. <a href="/proverbs/17-5.htm" title="Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.">Proverbs 17:5</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Lest the Lord see it, and it displease him.</span> This malignant pleasure at others' misfortunes (which Aristotle, 'Eth. Nic.,' 2:7. 15, calls <span class="greek">ἐπιχαιρεκακία</span>) is a sin in the eyes of God, and calls for punishment. <span class="cmt_word">And he turn away his wrath from him;</span> and, as is implied, direct it upon thee. But it seems a mean motive to adduce, if the maxim is taken baldly to mean, "Do not rejoice at your enemy's calamity, lest God relieve him from the evil:" for true charity would wish for such a result. Bode considers "his wrath" to be the enemy's ill will against thee, which God by his grace changes to love, and thou art thus covered with confusion and shame for thy former vindictiveness. But the point is not so much the removal of God's displeasure from the enemy as the punishment of the malignant man, either mentally or materially. To a malignant mind no severer blow could be given than to see a foe recover God's favor and rise from his fall. The moralist then warns the disciple against giving way to this <span class="greek">ἐπιχαιρεκακία</span> lest he prepare for himself bitter mortification by having to witness the restoration of the hated one, or by being himself made to suffer that evil which he had rejoiced to see his neighbour experience (comp. <a href="/proverbs/17-5.htm">Proverbs 17:5</a>, and note there). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/24-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">or</span><br /><span class="heb">פֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(pen-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6435.htm">Strong's 6435: </a> </span><span class="str2">Removal, lest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֭הוָה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> </span><span class="str2">YHWH</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will see</span><br /><span class="heb">יִרְאֶ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(yir·’eh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and disapprove,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְרַ֣ע</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ra‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7489.htm">Strong's 7489: </a> </span><span class="str2">To spoil, to make, good for, nothing, bad</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and turn His wrath</span><br /><span class="heb">אַפּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ap·pōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_639.htm">Strong's 639: </a> </span><span class="str2">The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">away</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהֵשִׁ֖יב</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hê·šîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from him.</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵעָלָ֣יו</span> <span class="translit">(mê·‘ā·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/24-18.htm">Proverbs 24:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/24-18.htm">Proverbs 24:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/24-18.htm">Proverbs 24:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/24-18.htm">Proverbs 24:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/24-18.htm">Proverbs 24:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/24-18.htm">Proverbs 24:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/24-18.htm">Proverbs 24:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/24-18.htm">Proverbs 24:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/24-18.htm">Proverbs 24:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/24-18.htm">Proverbs 24:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/24-18.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 24:18 Lest Yahweh see it and it displease (Prov. 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