Proverbs 27:4 · KJV

"Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?"

King James Version

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Passage Context

²Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

³A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.

⁴Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?

⁵Open rebuke is better than secret love.

⁶Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

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Reflection Questions

How do you deal with feelings of envy in your life?

What does it mean for you to maintain peace in your heart?

When have you seen envy lead to conflict?

Life Application

self-reflection

Regularly assess your feelings and motivations to avoid letting envy take root.

relationships

Cultivate gratitude and appreciation for others to counteract feelings of envy.

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