Proverbs 24:17-22

Don’t be happy when your enemy falls. When he trips, don’t let your heart be glad. The LORD will see it, but he won’t be pleased. He might turn his anger away from your enemy. Don’t be upset because of evil people. Don’t long for what sinners have. Tomorrow evil people won’t have any hope. The lamps of sinners will be blown out. My son, have respect for the LORD and the king. Don’t join with officials who disobey them. The LORD and the king will suddenly destroy them. Who knows what trouble those two can bring?