Proverbs 27:4-6

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

⁴Fury is cruel, and anger a flood,
but who can withstand jealousy?^(A)

⁵Better an open reprimand
than concealed love.^(B)

⁶The wounds of a friend are trustworthy,^(C)
but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.^(D)

Proverbs 27:4-6

New International Version

⁴Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming,
but who can stand before jealousy?^(A)

⁵Better is open rebuke
than hidden love.

⁶Wounds from a friend can be trusted,
but an enemy multiplies kisses.^(B)

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.

⁴Anger is cruel, and fury is overwhelming,
but who can survive jealousy?

⁵Open criticism is better than unexpressed love.
⁶Wounds made by a friend are intended to help,
but an enemy’s kisses are too much to bear.^[a]

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised (CSBA)

New International Version (NIV)