"Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when he stumbles, do not let your heart rejoice, or The LORD will see and disapprove and turn His wrath away from him." Proverbs 24:17-18 (NIV)
The wise man, King Solomon, told the people that they should not laugh or rejoice when their enemy stumbles or falls. Their being joyful at their enemy's misfortune is not pleasing to The Lord, and their joy may cause Him to turn His wrath away from their enemy.
It is not Christ-like for believers to laugh at, make fun of, or find joy in the misfortune of others. The Lord may allow you to see your enemy's downfall, but that is not intended to be a cause for celebration. Vengeance belongs to The Lord, and He will repay or punish them for the wrong that they have done to one of His saints. We are not to return a wrong for a wrong, nor are we to rejoice if The Lord lets us see when those who have done us wrong, get what they deserve. No one's misfortune should bring us pleasure. We should not fine joy in any one's sorrow.
Thank you for this wisdom. It is not Christ-like for us to rejoice when the Lord deals with our enemies.
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