Proverbs 26:17
He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
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- Proverbs 20:3 It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.
- 2 Timothy 2:23–24 But foolish and ignorant questionings refuse, knowing that they gender strifes. And the Lord’s servant must not strive, but be gentle towards all, apt to teach, forbearing,
- Proverbs 18:6 A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.