Proverbs 17:12

King James Version (KJV)

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

In context

10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.

11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

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

13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

KJV King James Version: Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
WEB World English Bible: Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly.
ASV American Standard Version: Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: The meeting of a bereaved bear by a man, And — not a fool in his folly.
DBY Darby Translation: Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man rather than a fool in his folly.
WBS Webster Bible: Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.