Proverbs 24:15

Lay not waite, (O wicked man) against the dwelling of the righteous: spoile not his resting place.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; Do not destroy his resting place;
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the habitation of the righteous; Destroy not his resting-place:
- American Standard Version (1901)

Do not keep a secret watch, O evil-doer, against the fields of the upright man, or send destruction on his resting-place:
- Basic English Bible

Lay not wait, O wicked [man], against the dwelling of the righteous; lay not waste his resting-place.
- Darby Bible

Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; destroy not his resting-place:
- Webster's Bible

Don't lay in wait, wicked man, against the habitation of the righteous. Don't destroy his resting place:
- World English Bible

Lay not wait, O wicked one, At the habitation of the righteous. Do not spoil his resting-place.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Lie not in wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous, spoil not his resting-place;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 24:15

24:13 Eat - This is not a command, but a concession, and is only here expressed to illustrate the following verse. Honey in those parts was an usual food.

24:14 A reward - It is not only sweet for the present, but brings a sure and everlasting reward.

24:16 Falleth - Into calamities, of which he evidently speaks both in the foregoing verse, and in the following branch of this verse. Fall - Frequently into irrecoverable destruction.

24:17 Falleth - Into mischief.