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Proverbs 17:12 Meaning

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

Context Explained

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.

Key Themes

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Source: Proverbs 17:12