Proverbs 17:12
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King James Version (modern wording)
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
Proverbs 17:12 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.
Proverbs 17:12 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly.
Proverbs 17:12 (BSB)
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What does Proverbs 17:12 say?
Proverbs 17:12 in modern King James wording reads: "Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly."
Where is Proverbs 17:12 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 17:12 is verse 12 of chapter 17 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
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