Proverbs 26:17

“He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.”
King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations of Proverbs 26:17

He that passeth by, and medleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the eares.
- King James Version (1611) - Compare to scan of original Proverbs chapter 26

{Like} one who takes a dog by the ears Is he who passes by {and} meddles with strife not belonging to him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

He that passeth by, `and' vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is `like' one that taketh a dog by the ears.
- American Standard Version (1901)

He 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.
- Basic English Bible

He that passing by vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, is [like] one that taketh a dog by the ears.
- Darby Bible

As he that taketh a dog by the ears, so is he that passeth by in anger, and meddleth with another man's quarrel.
- Douay Rheims Bible

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

Like one who grabs a dog's ears is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.
- World English Bible

Laying hold on the ears of a dog, [Is] a passer-by making himself wrath for strife not his own.
- Youngs Literal Bible

He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife not his own, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Timothy Wayne George's comment on 2013-07-26 07:33:39:

We must be careful not to meddle in the affairs of others, as it is like catching a dog by the ears, and suffering wrath. It is better to wait until you are asked to give an opinion on a matter, than to bud in without being asked to. The scripture tells us to study to be quiet, and to do your own business. When we do this we reap the peace that comes with trusting in God to work out our business to our good. When we take care of God's business first, he takes care of ours. Being a witness for Christ should be our first concern, and not bringing reproach upon the name of Christ.

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