Proverbs 26:17

A Conservative Version

He who passes by, [and] meddles with strife not his, [is like] he who takes a dog by the ears.

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It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarrelling.

But he said to him, Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbitrator over you?

A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for stripes.

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

Do not strive with a man without cause, if he has done thee no harm.

As a madman who casts firebrands, arrows, and death,