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?
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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.