[sam_paine]

Specifically, where is that exhortation [against rejoicing at an enemy's fall..]?

C'mon, TR. You can justify anything with a thrice translated bible verse.

I'm no bible scholar, but I do have the internet, so let me try:

Proverbs 24:17 Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth: Proverbs 24:16-18 (in Context) Proverbs 24 (Whole Chapter)

Micah 7:8 Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me. Micah 7:7-9 (in Context) Micah 7 (Whole Chapter)

Context? I dunno. Application to this situation? I have no clue.

But just one search, and now I ain't gotta go to church tomorrow! Can you believe that something Algore invented would help distribute the Word of God? Lord works in mysterious ways and means, eh? =)

[Quix]

Then read the passage in the context of the whole chapter.

It's not really that obscure.

Hatred is a poison. Even against those earning it in spades. So is vengeance. Best left to God as though it were the rattlesnake it is.

[Quix]

Best left to God as though it were the rattlesnake it is.

Of course, God can instruct leaders et al to execute His vengeance.

Then one has to really circumcise his heart and be very cautious.

[Alouette]

Proverbs 24:17 Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

This verse refers to a personal enemy, a rival or competitor.

Proverbs 10:11 "When the wicked perish there is glad song."