King James Bible
KJVA stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 27:3
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 27:3 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both. | |
American Standard VersionASV | A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; But a fool's vexation is heavier than they both. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | A stone is heavy, and sand weighty: but the anger of a fool is heavier than them both. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's vexation is heavier than them both. | |
English Revised VersionERV | A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's vexation is heavier than them both. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than both. | |
World English BibleWEB | A stone is heavy, and sand is a burden; but a fool's provocation is heavier than both. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A stone is heavy, and the sand is heavy, And the anger of a fool Is heavier than they both. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both. |
American Standard Version
ASVA stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; But a fool's vexation is heavier than they both.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA stone is heavy, and sand weighty: but the anger of a fool is heavier than them both.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's vexation is heavier than them both.
English Revised Version
ERVA stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's vexation is heavier than them both.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than both.
World English Bible
WEBA stone is heavy, and sand is a burden; but a fool's provocation is heavier than both.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA stone is heavy, and the sand is heavy, And the anger of a fool Is heavier than they both.
American King James Version
AKJVA stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.
King James Bible
KJVA stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.
American Standard Version
ASVA stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; But a fool's vexation is heavier than they both.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA stone is heavy, and sand weighty: but the anger of a fool is heavier than them both.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's vexation is heavier than them both.
English Revised Version
ERVA stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's vexation is heavier than them both.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than both.
World English Bible
WEBA stone is heavy, and sand is a burden; but a fool's provocation is heavier than both.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA stone is heavy, and the sand is heavy, And the anger of a fool Is heavier than they both.
American King James Version
AKJVA stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.