Proverbs 27:3–4
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3A stone is †heavy, and cthe sand weighty;
But a ccfool’s wrath is heavier than them both.
4†Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous;
But who is able to stand before ||envy?
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty,
but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.
Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming,
but who can stand before jealousy?
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
Stone is heavy and sand a burden,
but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.
Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming,
but who can stand before jealousy?
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
A stone is heavy, and sand a burden,
but aggravation from a fool outweighs them both.
Fury is cruel, and anger a flood,
but who can withstand jealousy?
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NLTNew Living Translation
A stone is heavy and sand is weighty,
but the resentment caused by a fool is even heavier.
Anger is cruel, and wrath is like a flood,
but jealousy is even more dangerous.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
Heavy is a stone and weighty is sand,
but the provocation of a fool is heavier than both of them.
Cruel is wrath and overwhelming is anger,
but who will stand before jealousy?
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press