Proverbs 27:3

A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 27:3

BSB
A stone is heavy and sand is a burden, but aggravation from a fool outweighs them both.
AKJV
A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.
CPDV
A stone is weighty, and sand is burdensome; but the wrath of the foolish is heavier than both.
ERV
A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's vexation is heavier than them both.
NHEB
A stone is heavy, and sand is a burden; but a fool's provocation is heavier than both.
SMT
A stone is heavy and sand a burden, and the wrath of the foolish one heavy more than they two.

Commentary for Proverbs 27:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 27:3
Summary
Foolish anger outweighs physical weight.
Event
Fool's wrath described
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom