Proverbs 26:2

Modern English Version

²As the bird by flitting, as the swallow by flying,
so the curse without cause will not alight.

Proverbs 26:2

American Standard Version

²As the sparrow in her wandering, as the swallow in her flying,
So the curse that is causeless ^[a]alighteth not.

¹⁷He who passes by and meddles with strife not belonging to him
is like one who takes a dog by the ears.

¹⁷^[a]He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him,
Is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

Proverbs 26:17 Or, He that vexeth himself . . . Is like one that taketh a passing dog etc.

Modern English Version (MEV)

American Standard Version (ASV)