Proverbs 27:4
Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; but who is able to stand before jealousy?
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Cross references
- Proverbs 6:34 For jealousy arouses the fury of the husband. He won’t spare in the day of vengeance.
- Proverbs 14:30 The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.
- James 3:14–16 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, don’t boast and don’t lie against the truth. This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, sensual, and demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every evil deed.