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Proverbs 27:4
Anger is cruell, and wrath is raging: but who can stand before enuie?
Proverbs 27:4 · Geneva Bible
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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 Boast not thy selfe of to morowe: for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.
2 Let another man prayse thee, and not thine owne mouth: a stranger, and not thine owne lips.
3 A stone is heauie, and the sand weightie: but a fooles wrath is heauier then them both.
4 Anger is cruell, and wrath is raging: but who can stand before enuie?
5 Open rebuke is better then secret loue.
6 The wounds of a louer are faithful, and the kisses of an enemie are pleasant.
7 The person that is full, despiseth an hony combe: but vnto the hungry soule euery bitter thing is sweete.
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