In this passage, God speaks to Ezekiel to send a message to the city of Tyre. Jerusalem had fallen, and Tyre was excited. Ezekiel says,"Tyre has rejoiced over the fall of Jerusalem, saying,'Ha! She who was the gateway to the rich trade routes to the east has been broken, and I am the heir!'"
When good things happen to you, it's ok to be happy for yourself. However, there is no honor in revelling in another's failure. It's easy kick someone when they are down because they don't resist. This is what Tyre is doing. They are rejoicing in Jerusalem's pain. That is not wise. To be wrapped up in caring about beating someone so much that you actually enjoy their misfortune is not of goodness. We should strive to be better than that, no matter what has been done to us.
As a result of their attitude, Ezekiel says Tyre will be punished. "Tyre will become the prey of many nations, and its mainland villages will be destroyed by the sword. Then they will know that I am the Lord." When someone else's misery makes you happy, you will soon find your own misery.
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