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Proverbs 27:4

AngerEnvy and jealousy

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.

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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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?
WEB
Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; but who is able to stand before jealousy?
ASV
Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; But who is able to stand before jealousy?
DARBY
Fury is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before jealousy?
BLB
The cruelty of rage and the flood of a nostril—and who can stand before the face of jealousy?
ÅB
Vrede er fryktelig, og harme er som en flom; men hvem kan stå seg mot avind?
OTB
Sinne er grusomt og vrede er overveldende, men hvem kan stå imot sjalusi?
B1930
Vrede er fryktelig, og harme er som en flom; men hvem kan stå sig mot avind?

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