What does Proverbs 24:18 mean?

Proverbs 24:18 highlights themes such as wrath, displeasure, fear when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 24:18 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

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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Romans 1:18
Both verses discuss God's wrath against unrighteousness.
Hebrews 12:29
God's nature as a consuming fire relates to His holiness and displeasure.
Proverbs 15:9
Both verses emphasize the importance of living righteously to avoid God's displeasure.