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

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

⁶ A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.

³ It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.

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

²³ But foolish and ignorant questionings refuse, knowing that they gender strifes.

²⁴ And the Lord's servant must not strive, but be gentle towards all, apt to teach, forbearing,