Proverbs 17:12
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
In other versions
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.
ASV
It is better to come face to face with a bear whose young ones have been taken away than with a foolish man acting foolishly.
BBE
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man rather than a fool in his folly.
DBY
Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.
WEB
The meeting of a bereaved bear by a man, And -- not a fool in his folly.
YLT
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
ENG
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
WBT
It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly.
BSB
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.