Our Favorite Proverbs: Proverbs 26:17
by David Chadwick
"Whoever meddles in a quarrel not his own is like one who takes a passing dog by the ears." Proverbs 26:17
Today's proverb gives some very wise advice: Don't meddle in other people's affairs. You'll often get caught in the middle, and your own life will be hurt or even ruined. One or both of the parties involved might even turn against you!
A meddler puts their nose where it doesn't belong. Proverbs compares it to someone who grabs a passing dog by the ears. Can you picture the end result of that decision? A lot of thrashing, frustration, and chaos.
A great biblical example…
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