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Proverbs 27:4
Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; but who is able to stand before jealousy?
Proverbs 27:4 · World English 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 Don’t boast about tomorrow; for you don’t know what a day may bring.
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.
7 A full soul loathes a honeycomb; but to a hungry soul, every bitter thing is sweet.
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