KJV ORIGINAL
Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Otherwise, the LORD will see it and be displeased with you, and He will turn His anger away from your enemy.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God warns us not to celebrate when our enemies fall because He might stop punishing them and start being displeased with our lack of compassion instead.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Solomon's wise sayings about how to live righteously. In ancient Israel, it was common for people to openly celebrate when their enemies were defeated or punished. However, Solomon teaches that God values mercy and compassion even toward those who have wronged us, reflecting God's own character of justice tempered with mercy.
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