Proverbs 26:17

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

To step between two people arguing is as foolish as going out into the street and grabbing a stray dog by the ears.

Cross References

Proverbs 20:3

People who refuse to argue deserve respect. Any fool can start an argument.

Luke 12:14

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

Proverbs 18:6

Fools say things to start arguments. They are just asking for a beating.

Proverbs 17:11

Those who are evil only want to cause trouble. In the end, punishment without mercy will be sent to them.

Proverbs 3:30

Don’t take people to court without good reason, especially when they have done nothing to harm you.

Proverbs 26:18

Anyone who would trick someone and then say, “I was only joking” is like a fool who shoots flaming arrows into the air and accidentally kills someone.