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Proverbs 27:3
A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; But a fool’s vexation is heavier than they both.
Proverbs 27:3 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 27:3 in other translations
A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.
A stone is heavy and sand is a burden, but aggravation from a fool outweighs them both.
A stone is heavy, and sand is a burden; but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.
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In context
1 Boast not thyself of to-morrow; For thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.
2 Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; A stranger, and not thine own lips.
3 A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; But a fool’s vexation is heavier than they both.
4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is overwhelming; But who is able to stand before jealousy?
5 Better is open rebuke Than love that is hidden.
6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse.
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