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Proverbs 26:17
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Proverbs 26:17
17He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
17‖He that passeth by, and medleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the eares.
- Or, is enraged.
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DEFINED WORDS
Proverbs 26:17
Passes: goes by, through, over, or beyond; happens, ceases, or is transferred, according to context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
Pertaining, being connected, or being owned as property.
Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828
Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely; or, as a verb, to please.
Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
The number one; a single person or thing; the same or united as a whole.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)
To receive, seize, carry, accept, choose, or lay hold of, with the exact sense determined by context.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893
A domestic canine; figuratively, a contemptible, hostile, or unclean person.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
The organ of hearing; also, the seed-bearing head of grain.
Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)
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From verse 17
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Open the full verse study3It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
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Open the full verse study23But 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,
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Open the full verse study6A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
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Open the full verse study14And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?
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Open the full verse study11An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
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