Evil people seek only rebellion, but a cruel messenger will be sent against them.
Proverbs 26:17 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 Like someone who takes a passing dog by the ears is one who meddles in the quarrel of another. More versionsKing 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. |
Evil people seek only rebellion, but a cruel messenger will be sent against them.
It is honorable to refrain from strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.
Do not quarrel with anyone without cause, when no harm has been done to you.
But he said to him, “Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator over you?”