Proverbs 24:15,16

In verse 15, the writer uses humour. He writes a lesson for thieves. Of course, the writer really thinks that thieves are evil. But he pretends that he is teaching thieves. He advises the thieves not to steal from good men. If they try to steal from a good man, they will fail.

But even if the thieves succeed, the good man will not suffer. If a good man falls, he will rise again. If he falls again, then he will rise again. This will happen many times, because God protects a good man. When the thief attacks, this is like a fall. So God will protect the good man. The thief will be fighting against God. So the thief cannot succeed.

But the thief himself is a wicked man. In the end, the thief will suffer for his evil actions.

v17 Do not be glad when your enemy falls.

Do not be happy when you see his troubles.

v18 God will be angry with you, instead of your enemy.