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A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty, but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.
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American Standard Version
A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; But a fool's vexation is heavier than they both.
Christian Standard Bible
A stone is heavy, and sand a burden, but aggravation from a fool outweighs them both.
King James Version
A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.
New American Standard Bible
A stone is heavy and the sand weighty, But the provocation of a fool is heavier than both of them.
New International Version
Stone is heavy and sand a burden, but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.
New King James Version
A stone is heavy and sand is weighty, But a fool’s wrath is heavier than both of them.
New Living Translation
A stone is heavy and sand is weighty, but the resentment caused by a fool is even heavier.
World English Bible
A stone is heavy, and sand is a burden; but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.