Proverbs 27:4 bbe — Wrath is cruel, and angry feeling an overflowing stream; but who does not give way before envy?

Bible in Basic English

"Wrath is cruel, and angry feeling an overflowing stream; but who does not give way before envy?"

— Proverbs 27:4, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 27 — Context

1

Do not make a noise about tomorrow, for you are not certain what a day's outcome may be.

2

Let another man give you praise, and not your mouth; one who is strange to you, and not your lips.

3

A stone has great weight, and sand is crushing; but the wrath of the foolish is of greater weight than these.

4

Wrath is cruel, and angry feeling an overflowing stream; but who does not give way before envy?

5

Better is open protest than love kept secret.

6

The wounds of a friend are given in good faith, but the kisses of a hater are false.

7

The full man has no use for honey, but to the man in need of food every bitter thing is sweet.

Proverbs 27:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 27:4 say?
Proverbs 27:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Wrath is cruel, and angry feeling an overflowing stream; but who does not give way before envy?”
Where is Proverbs 27:4 in the Bible?
Proverbs 27:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 27, verse 4.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 27:4.
What translation should I read Proverbs 27:4 in?
Proverbs 27:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 27:4?
Proverbs 27:4 reads (BBE): “Wrath is cruel, and angry feeling an overflowing stream; but who does not give way before envy?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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