King James Version
Proverbs 26:17 in the King James Version says “He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. meddleth: ...” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 26 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“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”
Proverbs 26:17 · KJV
The slothful hideth his hand in his bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. it grieveth: or, he is weary
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
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
As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, firebrands: Heb. flames, or, sparks
So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
KJV Study — Public Domain
“belonging not to him is like one that taketh”
H2388to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra
“He that passeth by”
H5674to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
“He that passeth by”
H5674to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
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