Proverbs 26:17
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Like one who grabs a dog by the ears is a passerby who meddles in a quarrel not his own.”
Read Proverbs 26:17 in the flow of Proverbs26 for its full sense, then follow the cross-references below to the passages that echo it. Open Proverbs26 to see the surrounding context.
“Like one who grabs a dog by the ears is a passerby who meddles in a quarrel not his own.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.”
King James Version · Public Domain“He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Islikeone that taketh a dog by the ears.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Laying hold on the ears of a dog, <FI>Is<Fi> a passer-by making himself wrath for strife not his own.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 26:17 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 17:11An evil man seeks only rebellion; a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
- Proverbs 18:6A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.
- Proverbs 20:3It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.
- Luke 12:14But Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed Me judge or executor between you?”
- 2 Timothy 2:23But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.
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