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.”
The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
Related Verses
“The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.”
“As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.”
“It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.”
“Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour’s house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.”
“Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.”