Verse 17

He that passeth by, [and] vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is [like] one that taketh a dog by the ears.

Referenced Verses

• Prov 17:11 : 11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
• Prov 18:6 : 6 A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.
• Prov 20:3 : 3 It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.
• Luke 12:14 : 14 But he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?
• 2 Tim 2:23-24 : 23 But foolish and ignorant questionings refuse, knowing that they gender strifes. 24 And the Lord's servant must not strive, but be gentle towards all, apt to teach, forbearing,