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.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 26:17

BSB
Like one who grabs a dog by the ears is a passerby who meddles in a quarrel not his own.
AKJV
He that passes by, and meddles with strife belonging not to him, is like one that takes a dog by the ears.
CPDV
Just like one who takes hold of a dog by the ears, so also is he who crosses impatiently and meddles in the quarrels of another.
ERV
He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
NHEB
Like one who grabs a dog's ears is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.
SMT
Laying hold upon the ears of a dog, he passing by overflowing upon strife not to him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 26:17

HethatpassethbyH5674VerbandmeddlethH5674VerbwithstrifeH7379Noun MasculinebelongingnottohimislikeonethattakethH2388VerbadogH3611Noun MasculinebytheearsH241Noun Feminine

Commentary for Proverbs 26:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 26:17
Summary
Meddling in others' disputes causes harm
Event
Grasping dog's ears
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
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