Proverbs 24:18 · KJV

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

King James Version

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Passage Context

¹⁶For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.

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

¹⁸Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.

¹⁹Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked;

²⁰For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.

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Reflection Questions

How do you perceive God's response to wrongdoing?

What does it mean for you to avoid provoking God?

When have you felt the need to change your actions to align with your values?

Life Application

moral integrity

Reflect on your actions and ensure they align with your values to avoid negative consequences.

community

Encourage others to act justly and ethically in their dealings.

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