Verse Comparison: Proverbs 27:4
American Standard Version
Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; But who is able to stand before jealousy?
Amplified® Bible
Wrath is cruel and anger is an overwhelming flood, but who is able to stand before jealousy?
Contemporary English Version
An angry person is dangerous, but a jealous person is even worse.
Darby English Version
Fury is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before jealousy?
Good News Bible
Anger is cruel and destructive, but it is nothing compared to jealousy.
King James Version
Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?
New American Standard Bible
Wrath is fierce and anger is a flood, But who can stand before jealousy?
New International Version
Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming,
but who can stand before jealousy?
New King James Version
Wrath is cruel and anger a torrent,
But who is able to stand before jealousy?
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Wrath has fierceness and anger resembles a flood, But who can stand before jealousy?
Revised Standard Version
Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming; but who can stand before jealousy?
Young's Literal Translation
Fury `is' fierce, and anger `is' overflowing, And who standeth before jealousy?
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