He who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own Is like one who takes a dog by the ears.
It is honorable for a man to stop striving, Since any fool can start a quarrel.
But He said to him, “Man, who made Me a judge or an arbitrator over you?”
A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calls for blows.
An evil man seeks only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Do not strive with a man without cause, If he has done you no harm.
Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death,