16 A lazy one is (A)wiser in his own eyes
Than seven people who can [a]give a discreet answer.
17 Like one who takes a dog by the ears,
So is one who passes by and [b]meddles with (B)strife not belonging to him.
18 Like a maniac who shoots
(C)Flaming arrows, arrows, and death,

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 26:16 Lit return discreetly
  2. Proverbs 26:17 Lit infuriates himself

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