Proverbs 24:18 net — lest the LORD see it, and be displeased, and turn his wrath away from him.

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"lest the LORD see it, and be displeased, and turn his wrath away from him."

— Proverbs 24:18, NET Bible

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Proverbs 24 — Context

15

Do not lie in wait like the wicked against the place where the righteous live; do not assault his home.

16

Indeed a righteous person will fall seven times, and then get up again, but the guilty will collapse in calamity.

17

Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and when he stumbles do not let your heart rejoice,

18

lest the LORD see it, and be displeased, and turn his wrath away from him.

19

Do not fret because of evil people or be envious of wicked people,

20

for the evil person has no future, and the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished.

21

Fear the LORD, my child, as well as the king, and do not associate with rebels,

Proverbs 24:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 24:18 say?
Proverbs 24:18 in the NET Bible reads: “lest the LORD see it, and be displeased, and turn his wrath 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 (NET): “lest the LORD see it, and be displeased, and turn his wrath 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.
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