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Proverbs 26:17
He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
Proverbs 26:17 · King James Version
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Proverbs 26:17 in other translations
Like one who grabs a dog by the ears is a passerby who meddles in a quarrel not his own.
Like one who grabs a dog’s ears is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.
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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In context
14 As the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed.
15 The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
16 The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
17 He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
18 As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
19 So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
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