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Proverbs 26:17

Easy To Read Version

It is dangerous to become part of an argument between two people. It is the same as walking along the street and grabbing a dog by the ears.

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Any fool can start an argument. So you should respect a person who refuses to argue.

But Jesus said to him, “Who said that I should be your judge or decide how to divide your father’s things between you two?”

A foolish person causes himself trouble with the things he says. His words can start fights.

An evil person only wants to do wrong. In the end, God will send a messenger to punish him.

Don’t take another person to court without a good reason. Don’t do that if he hasn’t done anything wrong to you.