Proverbs 26:17 · KJV
“He that passeth by, {and} meddleth with strife {belonging} not to him, {is like} one that taketh a dog by the ears. {meddleth: or, is enraged}”
— Proverbs 26:17
The sluggard {is} wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
As a mad {man} who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, {firebrands: Heb. flames, or, sparks}
Proverbs 26 — Context
The slothful hideth his hand in {his} bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. {it grieveth...: or, he is weary}
16The sluggard {is} wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
17He that passeth by, {and} meddleth with strife {belonging} not to him, {is like} one that taketh a dog by the ears. {meddleth: or, is enraged}
18As a mad {man} who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, {firebrands: Heb. flames, or, sparks}
19So {is} the man {that} deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
Cross References
Proverbs 20:3
{It is} an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
2 Timothy 2:23-24
But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.
Proverbs 18:6
A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
Luke 12:14
And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?
Proverbs 17:11
An evil {man} seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.