Proverbs 17:12
Let a man meet a she-bear robbed of her cubs rather than a fool in his folly.
In context
9 Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends. 10 A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred blows into a fool. 11 An evil man seeks only rebellion, and a cruel messenger will be sent against him. 12 Let a man meet a she-bear robbed of her cubs rather than a fool in his folly.
13 If anyone returns evil for good, evil will not depart from his house. 14 The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so quit before the quarrel breaks out. 15 He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both alike an abomination to the Lord.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 17:12 in the KJV
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 17:12 in the NIV
Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool bent on folly.