Proverbs 26:17
What does Proverbs 26:17 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 26:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Islikeone that taketh a dog by the ears.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Islikeone that taketh a dog by the ears.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He who gets mixed up in a fight which is not his business, is like one who takes a dog by the ears while it is going by.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Laying hold on the ears of a dog, <FI>Is<Fi> a passer-by making himself wrath for strife not his own.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752As he that taketh a dog by the ears, so is he that passeth by in anger, and meddleth with another man's quarrel.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that passing by vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, is [like] one that taketh a dog by the ears.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 17:11
An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
- Proverbs 20:3
It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.
- Luke 12:14
But he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?
- Proverbs 18:6
A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.
- 2 Timothy 2:23
But foolish and ignorant questionings refuse, knowing that they gender strifes.
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