Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
Read attributed excerpt →Proverbs 24:18
What does Proverbs 24:18 say?
The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Lest Jehovah see it, and it displease him, And he turn away his wrath from him.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.
The verse
Lest Jehovah see it, and it displease him, And he turn away his wrath from him.
Proverbs 24:18 — American Standard Version
Context — Proverbs 24
American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
18Lest Jehovah see it, and it displease him, And he turn away his wrath from him.
What do historical commentaries say?
Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
Read attributed excerpt →Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
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Sources and verification
- Scripture text: American Standard Version (1901), public domain.
- Historical commentary excerpts are attributed to the named author and work shown above.