4 Wrath [1] is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?

Other Translations of Proverbs 27:4

New International Version

4 Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?

English Standard Version

4 Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?

The Message

4 We're blasted by anger and swamped by rage, but who can survive jealousy?

New King James Version

4 Wrath is cruel and anger a torrent, But who is able to stand before jealousy?

New Living Translation

4 Anger is cruel, and wrath is like a flood, but jealousy is even more dangerous.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 27:4

Commentary on Proverbs 27:3-4

(Read Proverbs 27:3-4)

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