Proverbs 27:4

Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; but who is able to stand before jealousy?

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WEBBE

Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; but who is able to stand before jealousy?

BSB

Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy?

KJV

Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?

ASV

Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; But who is able to stand before jealousy?

BBE

Wrath is cruel, and angry feeling an overflowing stream; but who does not give way before envy?

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Matthew Henry · Verses 3–4

Those who have no command of their passions, sink under the load.

Cross-references: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. Hebrew and Greek data from STEPBible.org (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0. Library: sources.