RobH_en_tn/pro/27/03.md

the provocation of a fool is heavier than both

The difficulty of being patient with a fool who provokes you is spoken of as if that difficulty were heavy. Alternate translation: "the provocation of a fool is harder to tolerate than either of them" or "It is harder to be patient when a fool provokes you than it is to be patient while carrying them" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

the provocation of a fool

"the trouble caused by a fool." "Provocation" means actions or words that cause anger or irritation.