Proverbs 24:16-21 New International Version Anglicized (NIVUK)

16. for though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again,but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.Saying 28

17. Do not gloat when your enemy falls;when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice,

18. or the Lord will see and disapproveand turn his wrath away from them.Saying 29

19. Do not fret because of evildoersor be envious of the wicked,

20. for the evildoer has no future hope,and the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out.Saying 30

21. Fear the Lord and the king, my son,and do not join with rebellious officials,

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