Proverbs 27:4-5
Proverbs 27:4-5 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The rage and anger of others can be overwhelming, but it’s nothing compared to jealousy’s fire. It’s better to be corrected openly if it stems from hidden love.
Proverbs 27:4-5 The Message (MSG)
We’re blasted by anger and swamped by rage, but who can survive jealousy? A spoken reprimand is better than approval that’s never expressed.
Proverbs 27:4-5 King James Version (KJV)
Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; But who is able to stand before envy? Open rebuke is better Than secret love.
Proverbs 27:4-5 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Wrath is fierce and anger is a flood, But who can stand before jealousy? Better is open rebuke Than love that is concealed.
Proverbs 27:4-5 New Century Version (NCV)
Anger is cruel and destroys like a flood, but no one can put up with jealousy! It is better to correct someone openly than to have love and not show it.
Proverbs 27:4-5 American Standard Version (ASV)
Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; But who is able to stand before jealousy? Better is open rebuke Than love that is hidden.
Proverbs 27:4-5 New International Version (NIV)
Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy? Better is open rebuke than hidden love.
Proverbs 27:4-5 New King James Version (NKJV)
Wrath is cruel and anger a torrent, But who is able to stand before jealousy? Open rebuke is better Than love carefully concealed.
Proverbs 27:4-5 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Wrath is cruel and anger is an overwhelming flood, But who is able to endure and stand before [the sin of] jealousy? Better is an open reprimand [of loving correction] Than love that is hidden.
Proverbs 27:4-5 New Living Translation (NLT)
Anger is cruel, and wrath is like a flood, but jealousy is even more dangerous. An open rebuke is better than hidden love!
