¹⁷ He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

³ It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

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

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,

⁶ A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

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