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.
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.
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].
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.