Proverbs 26:17

Proverbs chapter 26 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Islikeone that taketh a dog by the ears.

King James Version · 1611

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

American Standard Version · 1901

He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Islikeone that taketh a dog by the ears.

v.16The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason.

v.17This passage

v.18As a madman who casteth firebrands, Arrows, and death,

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.