Proverbs 27:4
World English Bible (WEB)
Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; but who is able to stand before jealousy?
In context
2 Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.
3 A stone is heavy, and sand is a burden; but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.
4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; but who is able to stand before jealousy?
5 Better is open rebuke than hidden love.
6 The wounds of a friend are faithful, although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
Proverbs 27:4 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; but who is able to stand before jealousy?
- KJV King James Version
- Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy?
- ASV American Standard Version
- Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; But who is able to stand before jealousy?
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Fury [is] fierce, and anger [is] overflowing, And who standeth before jealousy?
- DBY Darby Translation
- Fury is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before jealousy?
- WBS Webster Bible
- Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?