¹⁷ Like one who grabs a dog's ears Is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.

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

⁶ A fool's lips come into strife, And his mouth invites beatings.

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

¹⁴ But he said to him, "Man, who made me a judge or an arbitrator over you?"

²³ But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife.

²⁴ The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,