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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17 Like one who grabs a stray dog by the ears
    is someone who rushes into a quarrel not their own.

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It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

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It is to one’s honor to avoid strife,
    but every fool(A) is quick to quarrel.(B)

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14 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?

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14 Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?”

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23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.

24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,

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23 Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.(A) 24 And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.(B)

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A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

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The lips of fools bring them strife,
    and their mouths invite a beating.(A)

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11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

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11 Evildoers foster rebellion against God;
    the messenger of death will be sent against them.

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