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Proverbs 17:12

World English Bible

Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man,
rather than a fool in his folly.

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Proverbs 17:12 in other translations

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.

Proverbs 17:12 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 17:12 in context

  1. 10A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding
    than a hundred lashes into a fool.
  2. 11An evil man seeks only rebellion;
    therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
  3. 12Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man,
    rather than a fool in his folly.
  4. 13Whoever rewards evil for good,
    evil shall not depart from his house.
  5. 14The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam,
    therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.