Proverbs 27:3-5

Jubilee Bible 2000

³¶ A stone is heavy and the sand weighty; but a fool’s wrath is heavier than them both.

⁴Wrath is cruel, and anger is impetuous, but who is able to stand before envy?

⁵¶ Open rebuke is better than secret love.

Proverbs 27:3-5

New International Version

³Stone is heavy and sand^(A) a burden,
but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.

⁴Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming,
but who can stand before jealousy?^(B)

⁵Better is open rebuke
than hidden love.

Jubilee Bible 2000 (JUB)

New International Version (NIV)