Proverbs 26:17

He who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own Is like one who takes a dog by the ears.

Surrounding context

26:16 The lazy man is wiser in his own eyes Than seven men who can answer sensibly.

26:17 He who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own Is like one who takes a dog by the ears.

26:18 Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death,

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