Proverbs 26:17-19

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

¹⁷ He who, passing by, stops to meddle with strife that is none of his business is like one who takes a dog by the ears.

¹⁸ Like a madman who casts firebrands, arrows, and death,

¹⁹ So is the man who deceives his neighbor and then says, Was I not joking?^(A)