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Proverbs 26:17
Proverbs 26:17 is verse 17 of Proverbs chapter 26, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
Like one who grabs a dog by the ears is a passerby who meddles in a quarrel not his own.
King James Version
He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
World English Bible
Like one who grabs a dog’s ears is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.
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Proverbs 26:15–19 · Berean Standard Bible
15 The slacker buries his hand in the dish; it wearies him to bring it back to his mouth.
16 The slacker is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly.
17 Like one who grabs a dog by the ears is a passerby who meddles in a quarrel not his own.
18 Like a madman shooting firebrands and deadly arrows,
19 so is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!”
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
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.
2 Timothy 2:24And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.