Proverbs 24:16
for a upright man falls seven times, and rises up again; 2 but the wicked are overthrown by calamity. 1
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In The King James Version
For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
In Context
17Don’t rejoice when your enemy falls. 2 Don’t let your heart be glad when he is overthrown; 1
Cross References
Numbers 32:23“But if you will not do so, behold, you have sinned ·deviated (from the standard goal)· against Adonai; and be sure your habitual sin ·missing the mark· will find you out.
Psalms 34:19+ 34:19 (19-20) MP: In the context of Messiah’s death, because of his righteousness, God protects him from complete disaster. Consider the parallel, the Pesac ·Passover· lamb’s bones are not broken either (Ex 12:46). (Rom 8:10-11; Heb 4:15-16) Note: It is profitable to notice two other prophecies concerning His bones which undoubtedly had an exact fulfillment, although such is not stated in Scripture in so many words. We draw our conclusions from honest inference. (1) (Ps 22:14) “All my bones are out of joint.” Hanging on the cross by the hands and feet will easily disjoint the bones, especially when we remember that the body was fixed to the frame while lying on the ground. (2) (Ps 22:17) “I can count all of my bones.” He was left hanging on the cross naked (John 19:23) and all His bones could thus easily be seen. The extension of the body and the wasting pangs of crucifixion will make the bones more prominent than usual. ר Many are the afflictions of the righteous, 2 but Adonai delivers him out of them all. 1
Psalms 52:5God will likewise destroy you forever. 2 He will take you up, and pluck you out of your tent, 2 and root you out of the land of the living. Selah ·contemplation with musical interlude·. 1
Proverbs 13:21Misfortune pursues people who sin ·intentionally miss the mark goal·, 2 but prosperity rewards the upright. 1
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 24:16-17
Cautions against Envy. 15 Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place: 16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. This is spoken, not so much by way of counsel to wicked men (they will not receive instruction, ch. xxiii. 9 ), but rather in defiance of them, for the encouragement of good people that are threatened by them. See here, 1. The designs of the wicked against the righteous, and the success they… Read the whole commentary →