3 A stone is heavy, [1] and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.

Other Translations of Proverbs 27:3

New International Version

3 Stone is heavy and sand a burden, but a fool's provocation is heavier than both.

English Standard Version

3 A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty, but a fool's provocation is heavier than both.

The Message

3 Carrying a log across your shoulders while you're hefting a boulder with your arms Is nothing compared to the burden of putting up with a fool.

New King James Version

3 A stone is heavy and sand is weighty, But a fool's wrath is heavier than both of them.

New Living Translation

3 A stone is heavy and sand is weighty, but the resentment caused by a fool is even heavier.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 27:3

Commentary on Proverbs 27:3-4

(Read Proverbs 27:3-4)

Those who have no command of their passions, sink under the load.