Proverbs 17:12

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 17:12

BSB
It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly.
AKJV
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
CPDV
It is more expedient to meet a bear robbed of her young, than the foolish trusting in his own folly.
ERV
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
NHEB
Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
SMT
A bereaved bear meeting with a, man, and not a fool in his folly.

Commentary for Proverbs 17:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 17:12
Summary
Dangerous person worse than wild predator
Event
Warning about foolish person
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom