Proverbs 26:17

New English Translation

Like one who grabs a wild dog by the ears, so is the person passing by who becomes furious over a quarrel not his own.

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An evil person seeks only rebellion, and so a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.

It is an honor for a person to cease from strife, but every fool quarrels.

Like a madman who shoots firebrands and deadly arrows,

Do not accuse anyone without legitimate cause, if he has not treated you wrongly.

But Jesus said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator between you two?”