Proverbs 26:17

WEB

¹⁷Like one who grabs a dog’s ears is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.

KJV

¹⁷He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

BSB

¹⁷Like one who grabs a dog by the ears is a passerby who meddles in a quarrel not his own.

FBV

¹⁷Interfering ^[+] in someone else's quarrel is like grabbing a stray dog by the ears.

Extra References

Proverbs 20:3

³It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling.

2 Timothy 2:23-24

²³But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife. ²⁴The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle toward all, able to teach, patient,

Luke 12:14

¹⁴But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or an arbitrator over you?”

Proverbs 18:6

⁶A fool’s lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.

Proverbs 17:11

¹¹An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.