Proverbs 26:17New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— [Like] one who takes a dog by the ears Is he who passes by [and] meddles with strife not belonging to him.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— He that passeth by, [and] meddleth with strife [belonging] not to him, [is like] one that taketh a dog by the ears.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— He that passeth by, [and] vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, is [like] one that taketh a dog by the ears.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— He that passeth by, [and] vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is [like] one that taketh a dog by the ears.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— He that passeth by, [and] meddleth with strife [belonging] not to him, [is like] one that taketh a dog by the ears.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— He that passing by vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, is [like] one that taketh a dog by the ears.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— As he who layeth hold of the ears of a dog, is a passer-by, who giveth vent to his wrath over a quarrel, not his!
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— Laying hold on the ears of a dog, [Is] a passer-by making himself wrath for strife not his own.
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— As he that taketh a dog by the ears, so is he that passeth by in anger, and meddleth with another man's quarrel.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— He that passeth by and medleth with the strife that belongeth not vnto him, is as one that taketh a dog by the eares.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— He that passeth by, [and] medleth with strife [belonging] not to him, [is like] one that taketh a dog by the eares.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— He who meddles with a quarrel not his own is like one who takes a dog by the ears.
Brenton Greek Septuagint (LXX, Restored Names)
— As he that lays hold of a dog's tail, so is he that makes himself the champion of another's cause.
Full Hebrew Names / Holy Name KJV (2008) [2] [3]
— He that passeth by, [and] meddleth with strife [belonging] not to him, [is like] one that taketh a dog by the ears. |
He that passeth by,
5674 {5674} Primeעָבַר`abar{aw-bar'}
A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literally or figuratively; transitively, intransitively, intensively or causatively); specifically to cover (in copulation).
z8802 <8802> Grammar
Stem - Qal (See H8851) Mood - Participle Active (See H8814) Count - 5386
[ and] meddleth
5674 {5674} Primeעָבַר`abar{aw-bar'}
A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literally or figuratively; transitively, intransitively, intensively or causatively); specifically to cover (in copulation).
z8693 <8693> Grammar
Stem - Hithpael (See H8819) Mood - Participle (See H8813) Count - 139
with
x5921 (5921) Complementעַל`al{al}
Properly the same as H5920 used as a preposition (in the singular or plural, often with prefix, or as conjugation with a particle following); above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications.
strife
7379 {7379} Primeרִיבriyb{reeb}
From H7378; a contest (personal or legal).
[ belonging] not
x3808 (3808) Complementלֹאlo'{lo}
lo; a primitive particle; not (the simple or abstract negation); by implication no; often used with other particles.
to him, [ is like] one that taketh
2388 {2388} Primeחָזַקchazaq{khaw-zak'}
A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence to seize, be strong (figuratively courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.
z8688 <8688> Grammar
Stem - Hiphil (See H8818) Mood - Participle (See H8813) Count - 857
a dog
3611 {3611} Primeכֶּלֶבkeleb{keh'-leb}
From an unused root meaning to yelp, or else to attack; a dog; hence (by euphemism) a male prostitute.
by the ears.
241 {0241} Primeאֹזֶן'ozen{o'-zen}
From H0238; broadness, that is, (concretely) the ear (from its form in man). |
Proverbs 26:17
_ _ meddleth — as in Proverbs 20:19; Proverbs 24:21; as either holding a dog by the ears or letting him go involves danger, so success in another man’s strife or failure involves a useless risk of reputation, does no good, and may do us harm. |
Proverbs 26:17
_ _ 1. That which is here condemned is meddling with strife that belongs not to us. If we must not be hasty to strive in our own cause (Proverbs 25:8), much less in other people's, especially theirs that we are no way related to or concerned in, but light on accidentally as we pass by. If we can be instrumental to make peace between those that are at variance we must do it, though we should thereby get the ill-will of both sides, at least while they are in their heat; but to make ourselves busy in other men's matters, and parties in other men's quarrels, is not only to court our own trouble, but to thrust ourselves into temptation. Who made me a judge? Let them end it, as they began it, between themselves. 2. We are cautioned against it because of the danger it exposes us to; it is like taking a snarling cur by the ears, that will snap at you and bite you; you had better have let him alone, for you cannot get clear of him when you would, and must thank yourselves if you come off with a wound and dishonour. He that has got a dog by the ears, if he lets him go he flies at him, if he keeps his hold, he has his hands full, and can do nothing else. Let every one with quietness work and mind his own business, and not with unquietness quarrel and meddle with other people's business. |
Proverbs 26:17
He — Who is going upon the way. With strife — In which he is not concerned, nor any way obliged to meddle. That taketh — Exposes himself to needless hazard. |
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Proverbs 17:11 An evil [man] seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Proverbs 18:6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
Proverbs 20:3 [It is] an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
Luke 12:14 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?
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,
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