Verse 17

¶ He that passeth by, [and] meddleth 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 strokes.
• Prov 20:3 : 3 ¶ [It is] an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
• Luke 12:14 : 14 And he said unto him, ‹Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?›
• 2 Tim 2:23-24 : 23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. 24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all [men], apt to teach, patient,