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Lest Yahweh see it, and it displease him, And he turn away his wrath from him.
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A Greater Sin
Commentators agree that rejoicing over an enemy's misfortune is a greater sin in God's eyes than whatever caused their fall. Albert Barnes calls this joy "suicidal," as it provokes God's displeasure and can cause His wrath to be redirected from your enemy onto you.
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18th Century
Theologian
The meaning is, “Your joy will be suicidal; the wrath of the righteous Judge will be turned upon you, as the greater offender, and you will have to…
19th Century
Bishop
And he turn away his wrath from him.— Upon you as having sinned more deeply than your enemy in thus rejoicing at his misf…
17th Century
Pastor
Lest the Lord see [it], and it displease him Who sees all things, not only external actions, but the heart, and the …
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Minister
The pleasure we are inclined to take in the troubles of an enemy is forbidden.