Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man,
rather than a fool in his folly.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Proverbs 17:12 in context
Proverbs 17:9–15
9
He who covers an offense promotes love;
but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
10
A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding
than a hundred lashes into a fool.
11
An evil man seeks only rebellion;
therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
12
Selected verse
Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man,
rather than a fool in his folly.
13
Whoever rewards evil for good,
evil shall not depart from his house.
14
The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam,
therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
15
He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous,
both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.
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