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The biblical Book of Proverbs was compiled in the seventh century BCE and credited to King Solomon. In this fresh translation, Rami Shapiro unpacks the book, writing that its wisdom transcends time and place and instructs readers to live simply, without rationalizations and excuses.

24:17–18 Do not gloat when criminals are caught and punished. Their punishment is not for your pleasure, and your enjoyment may change the course of events.19 -29-
Proverbs 24:17–18