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16 For though he falls seven times, he will get up again;
    it’s the wicked who fail under stress.

17 Don’t rejoice when your enemy falls;
    don’t let your heart be glad when he stumbles.
18 For Adonai might see it, and it would displease him;
    he might withdraw his anger from your foe.

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16 for though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again,
    but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.(A)

Saying 28

17 Do not gloat(B) when your enemy falls;
    when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice,(C)
18 or the Lord will see and disapprove
    and turn his wrath away from them.(D)

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