Proverbs 17:11-13

Young's Literal Translation

¹¹An evil man seeketh only rebellion, And a fierce messenger is sent against him.

¹²The meeting of a bereaved bear by a man, And -- not a fool in his folly.

¹³Whoso is returning evil for good, Evil moveth not from his house.

Proverbs 17:11-13

New International Version

¹¹Evildoers foster rebellion against God;
the messenger of death will be sent against them.

¹²Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs
than a fool bent on folly.^(A)

¹³Evil will never leave the house
of one who pays back evil^(B) for good.^(C)

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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New International Version (NIV)