Proverbs 26:17
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 26
“He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.”Proverbs 26:17
What Does Proverbs 26:17 Mean?
Proverbs 26:17 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 26, verse 17 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 10 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (10)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 26:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 20:3“It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.”2 Timothy 2:23“But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.”Proverbs 18:6“A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.”Proverbs 18:1“Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.”Luke 12:14“And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?”John 8:6“This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.”Proverbs 6:14“Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.”Proverbs 17:11“An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.”2 Kings 14:10“Thou hast indeed smitten Edom, and thine heart hath lifted thee up: glory of this, and tarry at home: for why shouldest thou meddle to thy hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?”2 Chronicles 25:19“Thou sayest, Lo, thou hast smitten the Edomites; and thine heart lifteth thee up to boast: abide now at home; why shouldest thou meddle to thine hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?”
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