3 A stone is heavy, [1] and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both. 4 Wrath [2] is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?

Other Translations of Proverbs 27:3-4

New International Version

3 Stone is heavy and sand a burden, but a fool's provocation is heavier than both. 4 Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?

English Standard Version

3 A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty, but a fool's provocation is heavier than both. 4 Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?

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. 4 We're blasted by anger and swamped by rage, but who can survive jealousy?

New King James Version

3 A stone is heavy and sand is weighty, But a fool's wrath is heavier than both of them. 4 Wrath is cruel and anger a torrent, But who is able to stand before jealousy?

New Living Translation

3 A stone is heavy and sand is weighty, but the resentment caused by a fool is even heavier. 4 Anger is cruel, and wrath is like a flood, but jealousy is even more dangerous.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 27:3-4

Commentary on Proverbs 27:3-4

(Read Proverbs 27:3-4)

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