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Proverbs 17:12

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

Let a man meet a she-bear robbed of her cubs rather than a fool in his folly.

New International Version

Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly.

Catholic Public Domain Version

It is more expedient to meet a bear robbed of her young, than the foolish trusting in his own folly