Job 5:2

For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 5:2

BSB

For resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple.

AKJV

For wrath kills the foolish man, and envy slays the silly one.

CPDV

Truly, anger condemns the foolish to death, and envy kills the petty.

ERV

For vexation killeth the foolish man, and jealousy slayeth the silly one.

NHEB

For resentment kills the foolish man, and jealousy kills the simple.

SMT

For to the foolish, and anger will slay, and the simple will jealousy kill.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 5:2

ForwrathH3708Noun Masculine killethH2026VerbthefoolishmanH191Adjective MasculineandenvyH7068Noun Feminine slayethH4191VerbthesillyoneH6601Verb

Commentary for Job 5:2

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Overview of Job 5:2

Summary

Anger and jealousy destroy foolish people.

Event

Teaching about emotional ruin

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC