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17 Like someone who takes a passing dog by the ears
    is one who meddles in the quarrel of another.(A)

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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 honorable to refrain from strife,
    but every fool is quick to quarrel.(A)

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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 But he said to him, “Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator over you?”(A)

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

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23 Have nothing to do with stupid and senseless controversies; you know that they breed quarrels.(A) 24 And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kindly to everyone, an apt teacher, patient,(B)

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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 bring strife,
    and a fool’s mouth invites a flogging.

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

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11 Evil people seek only rebellion,
    but a cruel messenger will be sent against them.

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

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