Proverbs 24:18
Lest the Lord see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.
Context
This verse from Proverbs Chapter 24 connects to 4 cross-references. Continued 'Words of the Wise' urging courage, diligence, and avoiding evil associates. Additional sayings warn against rejoicing at an enemy's fall, against envy of the wicked, and against partiality in judgment. The sluggard's overgrown field becomes a parable of what …
Other Translations
Lest Jehovah see it, and it displease him, And he turn away his wrath from him.
Lest Jehovah see, and <FI>it be<Fi> evil in His eyes, And He hath turned from off him His anger.
For fear that the Lord may see it, and it may be evil in his eyes, and his wrath may be turned away from him.
Cross References
Rejoice and be glad, O daughter of Edom, that dwellest in the land of Uz; the cup also shall pass …
The punishment of thine iniquity is accomplished, O daughter of Zion; he will no more carry thee away into captivity: …
And I am very sore displeased with the heathen that are at ease: for I was but a little displeased, …
Therefore thus saith the Lord; I am returned to Jerusalem with mercies: my house shall be built in it, saith …