Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 27:4
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Berean Standard Bible
Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy?
King James Version
Wrath [is] cruel, and anger [is] outrageous; but who [is] able to stand before envy?
World English Bible
Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; but who is able to stand before jealousy?
American Standard Version
Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; But who is able to stand before jealousy?
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 27
2 Let another 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 aggravation from a fool outweighs them both.
4 Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy?
5 Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed.
6 The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
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