Verse 17

He who gets mixed up in a fight which is not his business, is like one who takes a dog by the ears while it is going by.

Referenced Verses

• Prov 17:11 : 11 An uncontrolled man is only looking for trouble, so a cruel servant will be sent against him.
• Prov 18:6 : 6 A foolish man's lips are a cause of fighting, and his mouth makes him open to blows.
• Prov 20:3 : 3 It is an honour for a man to keep from fighting, but the foolish are ever at war.
• Luke 12:14 : 14 But he said, Man, who made me a judge or a maker of decisions for you?
• 2 Tim 2:23-24 : 23 And put away foolish and uncontrolled questionings, seeing that they are a cause of trouble. 24 For it is not right for the Lord's servant to make trouble, but he is to be gentle to all, ready in teaching, putting up with wrong,