Proverbs 26:17

New King James Version

He who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own Is like one who takes a dog by the ears.

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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,