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
An evil man seeks only rebellion, and a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Proverbs 18:6
A fool's lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating.
Proverbs 20:3
It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling.
Luke 12:14
But he said to him, "Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?"
2 Timothy 2:23
Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels.