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NASB | Proverbs 17:12 Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs, Rather than a fool in his folly. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 17:12 Let a man meet a [ferocious] bear robbed of her cubs Rather than the [angry, narcissistic] fool in his folly. [Hos 13:8] |
Bible Question:
Any insight on the meaning of Proverbs 17:12? Seedling |
Bible Answer: In other words, it would be better to be mauled by a bear who has been robbed of her cubs than to be a fool who reaps the consequences of his folly. Folly in this sense comes from the Hebrew "eviyl" meaning one who "despises wisdom," is "licentious" or quarrelsome--in other words someone who doesn't want to listen to wiser people. Because we have free will, this verse can be said to be saying God's going to allow us to make mistakes, but like a parent who sees their kid headed for disaster, it doesn't give him pleasure to see the "fool" suffer the consequences of his actions. Hope that helps! I hope a lot of people answer this one, because I'd be interested in seeing other responses! |
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seedling | ||
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