Proverbs 27:4

Do Not Boast about Tomorrow · Proverbs 27:1–27
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Translations

Modern
Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy?
Traditional
Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?
Literal
The cruelty of rage and the flood of a nostril—and who can stand before the face of jealousy?
Latin
Ira non habet misericordiam nec erumpens furor, et impetum concitati ferre quis poterit?

Original

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

Notes

Anger can be dangerous, but a gentle answer can calm it (Proverbs 15:1). Jealousy is more difficult to resolve (Proverbs 6:34–35).

Theme notes and profiles

Anger

Parallels

James 4:13–17

Glossary

Hezekiah Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Anger: Connected With: Cruelty Anger: General Scriptures Concerning Envy: General Scriptures Concerning Envy: None Can Stand Before Jealousy: General Scriptures Concerning Losing Friends