Parallel Verses New International Version Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool bent on folly. King James Bible Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly. Darby Bible Translation Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man rather than a fool in his folly. World English Bible Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly. Young's Literal Translation The meeting of a bereaved bear by a man, And -- not a fool in his folly. Proverbs 17:12 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleLet a bear robbed of her whelps - At which times such animals are peculiarly fierce. See the note on 2 Samuel 17:8. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge a bear Proverbs 28:15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. rather Proverbs 27:3 A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both. Library April 8. "A Merry Heart Doeth Good Like a Medicine" (Prov. xvii. 22). "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine" (Prov. xvii. 22). King Solomon left among his wise sayings a prescription for sick and sad hearts, and it is one that we can safely take. "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine." Joy is the great restorer and healer. Gladness of spirit will bring health to the bones and vitality to the nerves when all other tonics fail, and all other sedatives cease to quiet. Sick one, begin to rejoice in the Lord, and your bones will flourish like an herb, and your cheeks … Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth Its Meaning An Analysis of Augustin's Writings against the Donatists. An Exhortation to Peace and Unity Cross References 2 Samuel 17:8 You know your father and his men; they are fighters, and as fierce as a wild bear robbed of her cubs. Besides, your father is an experienced fighter; he will not spend the night with the troops. Proverbs 17:11 Evildoers foster rebellion against God; the messenger of death will be sent against them. Proverbs 29:9 If a wise person goes to court with a fool, the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace. Hosea 13:8 Like a bear robbed of her cubs, I will attack them and rip them open; like a lion I will devour them-- a wild animal will tear them apart. Jump to Previous Acting Bear Bereaved Better Cubs Face Folly Fool Foolish Foolishly Meet Meeting Ones Rather Robbed She-Bear Whelps YoungJump to Next Acting Bear Bereaved Better Cubs Face Folly Fool Foolish Foolishly Meet Meeting Ones Rather Robbed She-Bear Whelps YoungLinks Proverbs 17:12 NIVProverbs 17:12 NLT Proverbs 17:12 ESV Proverbs 17:12 NASB Proverbs 17:12 KJV Proverbs 17:12 Bible Apps Proverbs 17:12 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 17:12 Chinese Bible Proverbs 17:12 French Bible Proverbs 17:12 German Bible Proverbs 17:12 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |