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Proverbs 27:4
Wrath is cruel, and angry feeling an overflowing stream; but who does not give way before envy?
Proverbs 27:4 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 27:4 in other translations
Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?
Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy?
Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; but who is able to stand before jealousy?
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In context
1 Do not make a noise about tomorrow, for you are not certain what a day's outcome may be.
2 Let another man give you praise, and not your mouth; one who is strange to you, and not your lips.
3 A stone has great weight, and sand is crushing; but the wrath of the foolish is of greater weight than these.
4 Wrath is cruel, and angry feeling an overflowing stream; but who does not give way before envy?
5 Better is open protest than love kept secret.
6 The wounds of a friend are given in good faith, but the kisses of a hater are false.
7 The full man has no use for honey, but to the man in need of food every bitter thing is sweet.
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