Proverbs 26:17
As is one that taketh hold of a dog by the ears, so is he that passing by becometh excited about a dispute which concerneth him not.
Leeser Tanakh
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In Context
16The slothful is wiser in his own eyes, than seven men that can give wise answers.
18As one fatigueth himself shooting off firebrands, arrows, and death:
Cross References
Proverbs 17:11Only rebellion doth a bad man seek: therefore a cruel messenger will be sent out against him.
Proverbs 20:3It is an honor for a man to cease from a contest; but every fool enrageth himself.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 26:17
16 The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. Observe, 1. The high opinion which the sluggard has of himself, notwithstanding the gross absurdity and folly of his slothfulness: He thinks himself wiser than seven men, than seven wise men, for they are such as can render a reason. It is the wisdom of a man to be able to render a reason, of a good man to be able to give a reason of the hope that is in him, 1 Pet. iii. 15 . What we do we should be able to render a reason for,… Read the whole commentary →