Proverbs 26:17
King James Version (KJV)
He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He that passeth by, [and] vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is [like] one that taketh a dog by the ears.
World English Bible (WEB)
Like one who grabs a dog's ears is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.
Proverbs 26:17 Cross References
An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?
But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.
