King James Bible
KJVHe that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 26:17
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
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The verse Proverbs 26:17 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | As he that taketh a dog by the ears, so is he that passeth by in anger, and meddleth with another man's quarrel. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that passing by vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears. | |
World English BibleWEB | Like one who grabs a dog's ears is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Laying hold on the ears of a dog, Is a passer-by making himself wrath for strife not his own. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that passes by, and meddles with strife belonging not to him, is like one that takes a dog by the ears. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAs he that taketh a dog by the ears, so is he that passeth by in anger, and meddleth with another man's quarrel.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that passing by vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
World English Bible
WEBLike one who grabs a dog's ears is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTLaying hold on the ears of a dog, Is a passer-by making himself wrath for strife not his own.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that passes by, and meddles with strife belonging not to him, is like one that takes a dog by the ears.
King James Bible
KJVHe that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
American Standard Version
ASVHe that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAs he that taketh a dog by the ears, so is he that passeth by in anger, and meddleth with another man's quarrel.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that passing by vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
World English Bible
WEBLike one who grabs a dog's ears is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTLaying hold on the ears of a dog, Is a passer-by making himself wrath for strife not his own.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that passes by, and meddles with strife belonging not to him, is like one that takes a dog by the ears.