It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly. Cross References 2 Samuel 17:8He continued, "You know your father and his men. They are mighty men, and as fierce as a wild bear robbed of her cubs. Moreover, your father is a man of war who will not spend the night with the troops. Proverbs 17:11 An evil man seeks only rebellion; so a cruel messenger will be sent against him. Proverbs 29:9 If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution. Hosea 13:8 Like a bear robbed of her cubs, I will attack them, and I will tear open their chests. There I will devour them like a lion, like a wild beast would tear them apart. Chapter Outline 1. Contrasts between the Righteous and the WickedJump 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 Young |
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