An evil man seeks only rebellion, and a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Proverbs 26:17 - Revised Standard Version He who meddles in a quarrel not his own is like one who takes a passing dog by the ears. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, Is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He who, passing by, stops to meddle with strife that is none of his business is like one who takes a dog by the ears. American Standard Version (1901) He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. Common English Bible Like yanking the ears of a dog, so is one who passes by and gets involved in another person’s fight. Catholic Public Domain Version Just like one who takes hold of a dog by the ears, so also is he who crosses impatiently and meddles in the quarrels of another. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version As he that taketh a dog by the ears, so is he that passeth by in anger, and meddleth with another man's quarrel. |
An evil man seeks only rebellion, and a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; but every fool will be quarreling.
Do not contend with a man for no reason, when he has done you no harm.
But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or divider over you?”