Proverbs 26:17–18
He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
‖He that passeth by, and medleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the eares.
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- ‖Alternative wordingOr, is enraged.
As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
†As a mad man, who casteth firebrands, arrowes, and death:
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. flames or sparkes.
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23But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.
24And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
23But foolish and vnlearned questions auoid, knowing that they doe gender strifes.
24And the seruant of the Lord must not striue: but bee gentle vnto all men, apt to teach, ‖patient,
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11Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that compass yourselves about with sparks: walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks that ye have kindled. This shall ye have of mine hand; ye shall lie down in sorrow.
11*Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that compasse your selues about with sparks: walke in the light of your fire, and in the sparkes that ye haue kindled. This shall ye haue of mine hand, yee shall lie downe in sorrow.
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Proverbs 26:17
Third-person singular present form of pass, meaning to go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.
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Pertaining, being connected, or being owned as property.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely. Sense 2: A like person or thing; an equal or counterpart. Sense 3: To please, choose, or regard with favour.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Third-person singular present form of take: receives, seizes, carries, accepts, chooses, or lays hold of.
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Sense 1: The animal that barks, laps, scavenges, and may attack. Sense 2: A term of contempt for a person regarded as low, despised, unclean, or hostile.
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Plural form of ear. Sense 1: The organ of hearing. Sense 2: The seed-bearing head of grain.
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Proverbs 26:18
Out of sound judgment or self-control; insane, enraged, or violently furious.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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firebrands
Pieces of material kindled or smouldering with fire.
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Sense 1: Pointed missiles shot from bows. Sense 2: Figuratively, instruments or images of attack, judgment, pain, or sudden force.
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26:16The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
26:16The sluggard is wiser in his owne conceit, then seuen men that can render a reason.
26:17He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
26:17‖He that passeth by, and medleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the eares.
Selected passage26:18As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
26:18†As a mad man, who casteth firebrands, arrowes, and death:
Selected passage26:19So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
26:19So is the man that deceiueth his neighbour, & sayth, Am not I in sport?