Proverbs 24:18 nasb — Or the LORD will see it and be displeased, And turn His anger away from him.

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"Or the LORD will see it and be displeased, And turn His anger away from him."

— Proverbs 24:18, NASB

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“Lest the Lord see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.”
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“Lest Jehovah see it, and it displease him, And he turn away his wrath from him. ”
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“lest Yahweh see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.”
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Proverbs 24 — Context

Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; Do not destroy his resting place;

For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again, But the wicked stumble in time of calamity.

Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, And do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles;

Or the LORD will see it and be displeased, And turn His anger away from him.

Do not fret because of evildoers Or be envious of the wicked;

For there will be no future for the evil man; The lamp of the wicked will be put out.

My son, fear the LORD and the king; Do not associate with those who are given to change,

Proverbs 24:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 24:18 say?

Proverbs 24:18 in the NASB reads: “Or the LORD will see it and be displeased, And turn His anger away from him.”

Where is Proverbs 24:18 in the Bible?

Proverbs 24:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 24, verse 18.

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 24:18.

What translation should I read Proverbs 24:18 in?

Proverbs 24:18 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 24:18?

Proverbs 24:18 reads (NASB): “Or the LORD will see it and be displeased, And turn His anger away from him.” 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.

Proverbs 24:18 nasb — Or the LORD will see it and be displeased, And turn His anger away from him.

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