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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- 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. And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
- Proverbs 18:6 A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.