Proverbs 17:12
King James Version
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
Proverbs 17:12 in context
10A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
11An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
12Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
13Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
14The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
About this book
The Book of Proverbs — summary, themes & key verses
Wisdom for daily life — short, practical sayings on how to live well in the fear of God.
