An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Proverbs 26:17 - Revised Version 1885 He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, Is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He who, passing by, stops to meddle with strife that is none of his business is like one who takes a dog by the ears. American Standard Version (1901) He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. Common English Bible Like yanking the ears of a dog, so is one who passes by and gets involved in another person’s fight. Catholic Public Domain Version Just like one who takes hold of a dog by the ears, so also is he who crosses impatiently and meddles in the quarrels of another. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version As he that taketh a dog by the ears, so is he that passeth by in anger, and meddleth with another man's quarrel. |
An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.
It is an honour for a man to keep aloof from strife: But every fool will be quarrelling.
But he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?