Proverbs 26:17

Like one who grabs a wild dog by the ears, so is the person passing by who becomes furious over a quarrel not his own.

Proverbs 17:11

An evil person seeks only rebellion, and so a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

Proverbs 18:6

The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.

Proverbs 20:3

It is an honor for a person to cease from strife, but every fool quarrels.

Luke 12:14

But Jesus said to him, "Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator between you two?"

2 Timothy 2:23-24

But reject foolish and ignorant controversies, because you know they breed infighting.

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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
An evil person seeks only rebellion, and so a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Proverbs 18:6
The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging.
Proverbs 20:3
It is an honor for a person to cease from strife, but every fool quarrels.
Luke 12:14
But Jesus said to him, "Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator between you two?"
2 Timothy 2:23
But reject foolish and ignorant controversies, because you know they breed infighting.

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