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Proverbs 26:17

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

A person who is passing by and meddles in a quarrel that’s not his is like one who grabs a dog by the ears.

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Honour belongs to the person who ends a dispute, but any fool can get himself into a quarrel.

‘Friend,’ he said to him, ‘who appointed me a judge or arbitrator over you? ’

A fool’s lips lead to strife, and his mouth provokes a beating.

An evil person desires only rebellion; a cruel messenger , will be sent against him.

Don’t accuse anyone without cause, when he has done you no harm.

Like a madman who throws flaming darts and deadly arrows,