Proverbs 24:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 24:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 24:17 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 24:17 — KJV
“Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:”
— Proverbs 24:17 (KJV)
Proverbs 24:17 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 24:17
“Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:17: rejoice, thine, let
“And the LORD said unto Moses, When thou goest to return into Egypt, see that thou do all those wonders before Pharaoh, which I have put in thine hand: but I will harden his heart, that he shall not let the people go.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:17: thine, let, heart
“And they sat down, and did eat and drink both of them together: for the damsel's father had said unto the man, Be content, I pray thee, and tarry all night, and let thine heart be merry.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:17: thine, let, heart
“Then she said, Let me find favour in thy sight, my lord; for that thou hast comforted me, and for that thou hast spoken friendly unto thine handmaid, though I be not like unto one of thine handmaidens. Let me...: or, I find friendly: Heb. to the heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:17: thine, let, heart
“And Samuel answered Saul, and said, I am the seer: go up before me unto the high place; for ye shall eat with me to day, and to morrow I will let thee go, and will tell thee all that is in thine heart.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:17: thine, let, heart
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