Proverbs 26:17


Like one who grabs a dog by the ears [and is likely to be bitten]
Is he who, passing by, stops to meddle with a dispute that is none of his business.

Proverbs 17:11


A rebellious man seeks only evil;
Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

Proverbs 18:6


A fool’s lips bring contention and strife,
And his mouth invites a beating.

Proverbs 20:3


It is an honor for a man to keep away from strife [by handling situations with thoughtful foresight],
But any fool will [start a] quarrel [without regard for the consequences].

Luke 12:14

But He said to him, “Man, who appointed Me a judge or an arbitrator over [the two of] you?”

2 Timothy 2:23-24

But have nothing to do with foolish and ignorant speculations [useless disputes over unedifying, stupid controversies], since you know that they produce strife and give birth to quarrels.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

Bible References

Passeth

Proverbs 17:11

A rebellious man seeks only evil;
Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Proverbs 18:6

A fool’s lips bring contention and strife,
And his mouth invites a beating.
Proverbs 20:3

It is an honor for a man to keep away from strife [by handling situations with thoughtful foresight],
But any fool will [start a] quarrel [without regard for the consequences].
Luke 12:14
But He said to him, “Man, who appointed Me a judge or an arbitrator over [the two of] you?”
2 Timothy 2:23
But have nothing to do with foolish and ignorant speculations [useless disputes over unedifying, stupid controversies], since you know that they produce strife and give birth to quarrels.