ESV Reformation Study Bible – Pr 24:17
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Pr 24:17

24:17 Do not rejoice. On its own, this verse would make perfect sense as implying that compassion should not be entirely withdrawn from any other human being. While the motive cited in v. 18 may initially appear vindictive, it seems to teach that when we are devoid of kindness to our enemy, we deserve God’s wrath more than the enemy does.