Proverbs 26:17

American Standard Version 2015

He that passeth by, {\i and} vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him,\par\tab Is {\i like} one that taketh a dog by the ears.

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It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife;\par\tab But every fool will be quarrelling.

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

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

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

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

As a madman who casteth firebrands,\par\tab Arrows, and death,