Proverbs 26:17 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

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King 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.

Proverbs 26:17 Cross References

Proverbs 17:11

An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

Proverbs 18:6

A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.

Proverbs 20:3

It is an honour for a man to keep aloof from strife: But every fool will be quarrelling.

Proverbs 26:18

As a madman who casteth firebrands, Arrows, and death;

Proverbs 3:30

Strive not with a man without cause, If he have done thee no harm.

Luke 12:14

But he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?