Old Testament · VERSE 17

Proverbs 26:17

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

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Proverbs 26:17 in context

Proverbs 26:15

The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth.

Proverbs 26:16

The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.

Proverbs 26:17SELECTED VERSE

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

Proverbs 26:18

As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,

Proverbs 26:19

So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?

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