A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool’s wrath is heavier than them both.
A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty, but a foolish person's anger is heavier than both of them combined.
This verse is saying that an angry fool's rage causes more trouble and burden than even the heaviest physical weights.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King Solomon, around 900 BC, the book of Proverbs was compiled as a collection of wise sayings to guide people in everyday life in ancient Israel. These proverbs drew from common experiences, such as the weight of stones and sand, to teach moral and ethical lessons through vivid metaphors. This verse specifically warns about the overwhelming burden of a fool's uncontrolled anger, reflecting the cultural emphasis on wisdom to avoid destructive emotions.
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