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Proverbs 17:12
It is better for a man to meete a beare robbed of her whelpes, then a foole in his follie.
Proverbs 17:12 · Geneva Bible
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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.
It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly.
Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
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In context
9 Hee that couereth a transgression, seeketh loue: but hee that repeateth a matter, separateth the prince.
10 A reproofe entereth more into him that hath vnderstanding, then an hundreth stripes into a foole.
11 A sedicious person seeketh onely euill, and a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
12 It is better for a man to meete a beare robbed of her whelpes, then a foole in his follie.
13 He that rewardeth euil for good, euil shall not depart from his house.
14 The beginning of strife is as one that openeth the waters: therefore or the contention be medled with, leaue off.
15 He that iustifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the iust, euen they both are abomination to the Lord.
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