Proverbs 24:17 kjva — Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:"

— Proverbs 24:17, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Proverbs 24 — Context

14

So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.

15

Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:

16

For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.

17

Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

18

Lest the Lord see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.

19

Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked;

20

For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.

Proverbs 24:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 24:17 say?
Proverbs 24:17 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:”
Where is Proverbs 24:17 in the Bible?
Proverbs 24:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 24, verse 17.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 24:17.
What translation should I read Proverbs 24:17 in?
Proverbs 24:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 24:17?
Proverbs 24:17 reads (KJVA): “Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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