As the crackling of thorns - Noisy while it lasts, and quickly extinguished. See (Psalms 58:9) note.

There is again a play on words, which German translators represent by “the crackling of nettle under the kettle,” and Plumptre “the crackling of st…

For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so [is] the
laughter of the fool
As thorn…

Reputation for piety and honesty is more desirable than all the wealth and pleasure in this world.

It will do more good to go to a funeral t…