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Proverbs 27:4 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Proverbs 27:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 27 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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)
Commentary on Proverbs 27:4
Wrath is cruel, anger is outrageous, but 'who is able to stand before envy?' The Hebrew 'qinah' (envy/jealousy) exceeds even wrath and anger in destructiveness. Envy destroys quietly and relentlessly, harder to confront than open anger. Proverbs 14:30 calls it 'rottenness of the bones.' Reformed theology recognizes envy as violation of the tenth commandment and fruit of covetousness. Envy destroyed Cain, Saul, and the Pharisees. Unlike anger which may pass, envy festers indefinitely, making it peculiarly dangerous.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 27:4
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“For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.”
“but envy rots the bones.”
“don't boast and don't lie against the truth.”
“who was of the evil one”
“and jealousy kills the simple.”
“For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.”
“but his father kept this saying in mind.”
“and gathering a crowd”
“The Spirit who lives in us yearns jealously?”