Proverbs 17:12

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

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

BSB

It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly.

KJV

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

ASV

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

BBE

It is better to come face to face with a bear whose young ones have been taken away than with a foolish man acting foolishly.

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Matthew Henry · Verse 12

Let us watch over our own passions, and avoid the company of furious men.

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