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For vexation killeth the foolish man, And jealousy slayeth the silly one.
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Christian Standard Bible
For anger kills a fool, and jealousy slays the gullible.
English Standard Version
Surely vexation kills the fool, and jealousy slays the simple.
King James Version
For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one.
New American Standard Bible
βFor irritation kills the fool, And jealousy brings death to the simple.
New International Version
Resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple.
New King James Version
For wrath kills a foolish man, And envy slays a simple one.
New Living Translation
Surely resentment destroys the fool, and jealousy kills the simple.
World English Bible
For resentment kills the foolish man, and jealousy kills the simple.