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Pro 26:17 — He that passeth by, [and] meddleth with strife [belonging] not to him, [is like] one that taketh a dog by the ears.

Phrase of Scripture		Correlating Passages

passeth		Pro 17:11; Pro 18:6; Pro 20:3; Luk 12:14; 2Ti 2:23,24
meddleth		or, is enraged.

Correlating Passages

passeth

	Pro 17:11	An evil [man] seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
	Pro 18:6	A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
	Pro 20:3	[It is] an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
	Luk 12:14	And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?
	2Ti 2:23	But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.
	2Ti 2:24	And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all [men], apt to teach, patient,

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Scott, Thomas. "Proverbs 26:17," The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. Blue Letter Bible. 1836. 9 Jul 2004. .
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