Proverbs 17:12
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
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Referenced Verses
- 2 Sam 17:8 : 8 For, said Hushai, thou knowest thy father and his men, that they be mighty men, and they be chafed in their minds, as a bear robbed of her whelps in the field: and thy father is a man of war, and will not lodge with the people.
- Hos 13:8 : 8 I will meet them as a bear that is bereaved of her whelps, and will rend the caul of their heart, and there will I devour them like a lion: the wild beast shall tear them.
- Prov 27:3 : 3 A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.
- Prov 28:15 : 15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
- 2 Kgs 2:24 : 24 And he turned back, and looked on them, and cursed them in the name of the LORD. And there came forth two she bears out of the wood, and tare forty and two children of them.
- Matt 2:16 : 16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men.
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- Prov 17:10-112 verses78%
10 A reoof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
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13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
- Prov 17:24-252 verses75%
24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
- Prov 26:3-53 verses75%
3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.
4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
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21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
- Prov 26:9-124 verses74%
9 As a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
10 The great God that formed all things both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors.
11 As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.
12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
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12 A udent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
- Prov 14:16-172 verses73%
16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
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15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
16 A fool's wrath is esently known: but a udent man covereth shame.
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19 As if a man did flee from a lion, and a bear met him; or went into the house, and leaned his hand on the wall, and a serpent bit him.
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16 Every udent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.
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20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
- Prov 15:20-212 verses72%
20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uightly.
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1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
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7 Go from the esence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
8 The wisdom of the udent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
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3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
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23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
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15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
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15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
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16 Wherefore is there a ice in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
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5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reoof is udent.
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12 The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
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11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
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2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
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9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.
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5 It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
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19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
20 There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
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20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
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6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
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10 He was unto me as a bear lying in wait, and as a lion in secret pces.
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22 He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;
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3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
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13 Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.
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3 A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both.
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3 Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.
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9 Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
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8 I will meet them as a bear that is bereaved of her whelps, and will rend the caul of their heart, and there will I devour them like a lion: the wild beast shall tear them.
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29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart.