Proverbs 26:17

Picking up a dog by the ears that's what someone is like who meddles in another's fight.

Proverbs 17:11

A rebellious person seeks evil; a cruel emissary will be sent to oppose him.

Proverbs 18:6

A fool's words bring strife, and his mouth invites fighting.

Proverbs 20:3

Avoiding strife brings a man honor, but every fool is quarrelsome.

Luke 12:14

But Jesus asked him, "Mister, who appointed me to be a judge or arbitrator over you people?"

2 Timothy 2:23-24

Do not have anything to do with foolish and stupid discussions, because you know they breed arguments.

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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

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Proverbs 17:11
A rebellious person seeks evil; a cruel emissary will be sent to oppose him.
Proverbs 18:6
A fool's words bring strife, and his mouth invites fighting.
Proverbs 20:3
Avoiding strife brings a man honor, but every fool is quarrelsome.
Luke 12:14
But Jesus asked him, "Mister, who appointed me to be a judge or arbitrator over you people?"
2 Timothy 2:23
Do not have anything to do with foolish and stupid discussions, because you know they breed arguments.

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