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Proverbs 27:3-4
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3 A stone is heavy and sand is weighty,
    but the resentment caused by a fool is even heavier.

4 Anger is cruel, and wrath is like a flood,
    but jealousy is even more dangerous.

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Proverbs 27:3-4
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

3 A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty,
    but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.(A)
4 Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming,
    but who is able to stand before jealousy?

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