Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.

American Standard Version (ASV)

A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; But a fool's vexation is heavier than they both.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

A stone has great weight, and sand is crushing; but the wrath of the foolish is of greater weight than these.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's vexation is heavier than them both.

World English Bible (WEB)

A stone is heavy, And sand is a burden; But a fool's provocation is heavier than both.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

A stone `is' heavy, and the sand `is' heavy, And the anger of a fool Is heavier than they both.