Proverbs 27:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 27:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 27:4 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy? Wrath...: Heb. Wrath is cruelty, and ange..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 27:4 — KJV
“Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy? Wrath...: Heb. Wrath is cruelty, and anger an overflowing envy: or, jealousy?”
— Proverbs 27:4 (KJV)
Proverbs 27:4 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 27:4
“Notwithstanding the LORD turned not from the fierceness of his great wrath, wherewith his anger was kindled against Judah, because of all the provocations that Manasseh had provoked him withal. provocations: Heb. angers”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 27:4: wrath, anger, stand
“Who can stand before his indignation? and who can abide in the fierceness of his anger? his fury is poured out like fire, and the rocks are thrown down by him. abide: Heb. stand up”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 27:4: anger, stand, before
“Let my lord, I pray thee, pass over before his servant: and I will lead on softly, according as the cattle that goeth before me and the children be able to endure, until I come unto my lord unto Seir. according...: Heb. according to the foot of the work, etc., and according to the foot of the children”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 27:4: able, before, heb
“Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life. nor...: Heb. neither let there be anger in your eyes”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 27:4: anger, before, heb
“Cursed be their anger, for it was fierce; and their wrath, for it was cruel: I will divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 27:4: wrath, cruel, anger
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