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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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him,.... One that going along the streets, and passing by…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
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…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
meddleth Rather, vexeth himself, R.V. See Pro 20:2, where the same word is rendered, provoketh to anger, A.V. and R.V.…
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