Proverbs 17:12
Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.Proverbs 17:12 · WEB
This verse in other languages
- ગુજરાતી — નીતિવચનો ૧૭:૧૨
- જેનાં બચ્ચાં છીનવી લીધાં હોય એવી રીંછણ કોઈને મળજો; પણ મૂર્ખાઈ કરતો મૂર્ખ કોઈને ન મળો.
- हिन्दी — नीतिवचन १७:१२
- बच्चा–छीनी–हुई–रीछनी से मिलना, मूर्खता में डूबे हुए मूर्ख से मिलने से बेहतर है।
In context
10A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.
11An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
12Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
13Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
14The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
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