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Bible Verses About meddling

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What does the Bible say about meddling? Browse 15 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

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TranslationKey Verse: Proverbs 26:17
King James (KJV)He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. meddleth: or, is enraged

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He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. meddleth: or, is enraged
But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.
And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. Where no: Heb. Without wood talebearer: or, whisperer ceaseth: Heb. is silent
It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.
But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer
Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. flattereth: or, enticeth
A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. soweth: Heb. sendeth forth
Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the LORD.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

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