Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

It is better to come face to face with a bear whose young ones have been taken away than with a foolish man acting foolishly.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The meeting of a bereaved bear by a man, And -- not a fool in his folly.