Proverbs 26:17

American King James Version (1999)

He that passes by, and meddles with strife belonging not to him, is like one that takes a dog by the ears.

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

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

It is an honor for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

As a mad man who casts firebrands, arrows, and death,

Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done you no harm.

And he said to him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?