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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 26, Verse 18

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17
He that passeth by, [and] meddleth with strife [belonging] not to him, [is like] one that taketh a dog by the ears.
King James Version
As a mad [man] who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death,
American Standard Version
As a madman who casteth firebrands, Arrows, and death,
New English Translation
Like a madman who shoots firebrands and deadly arrows,
World English Bible
Like a madman who shoots torches, arrows, and death,
19
So [is] the man [that] deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?
20
Where no wood is, [there] the fire goeth out: so where [there is] no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
21
[As] coals [are] to burning coals, and wood to fire; so [is] a contentious man to kindle strife.
22
The words of a talebearer [are] as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
23
Burning lips and a wicked heart [are like] a potsherd covered with silver dross.
24
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;
25
When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for [there are] seven abominations in his heart.
26
[Whose] hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the [whole] congregation.
27
Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.
28
A lying tongue hateth [those that are] afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.