Proverbs 17:12 in the King James Version
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
Context
11 An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
12 Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
13 Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.