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Proverbs 27:4

World English Bible

Wrath is cruel,
and anger is overwhelming;
but who is able to stand before jealousy?

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Proverbs 27:4 in other translations

Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; But who is able to stand before jealousy?

Proverbs 27:4 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 27:4 in context

  1. 2Let another man praise you,
    and not your own mouth;
    a stranger, and not your own lips.
  2. 3A stone is heavy,
    and sand is a burden;
    but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.
  3. 4Wrath is cruel,
    and anger is overwhelming;
    but who is able to stand before jealousy?
  4. 5Better is open rebuke
    than hidden love.
  5. 6The wounds of a friend are faithful,
    although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.