Proverbs 27:3 | |
NASB: A stone is heavy and the sand weighty, But the provocation of a fool is heavier than both of them. (NASB ©1995) GWT: A stone is heavy, and sand weighs a lot, but annoyance caused by a stubborn fool is heavier than both. (GOD'S WORD®) KJV: A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both. ASV: A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; But a fool's vexation is heavier than they both. BBE: A stone has great weight, and sand is crushing; but the wrath of the foolish is of greater weight than these. DBY: A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's vexation is heavier than them both. JPS: A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's vexation is heavier than they both. WBS: A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than both. WEB: A stone is heavy, and sand is a burden; but a fool's provocation is heavier than both. YLT: A stone [is] heavy, and the sand [is] heavy, And the anger of a fool Is heavier than they both. | |
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