Proverbs 26:16-17
Proverbs 26:16-17 The Message (MSG)
Dreamers fantasize their self-importance; they think they are smarter than a whole college faculty. You grab a mad dog by the ears when you butt into a quarrel that’s none of your business.
Proverbs 26:16-17 King James Version (KJV)
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason. He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, Is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
Proverbs 26:16-17 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes Than seven men who can give a discreet answer. Like one who takes a dog by the ears Is he who passes by and meddles with strife not belonging to him.
Proverbs 26:16-17 New Century Version (NCV)
The lazy person thinks he is wiser than seven people who give sensible answers. Interfering in someone else’s quarrel as you pass by is like grabbing a dog by the ears.
Proverbs 26:16-17 American Standard Version (ASV)
The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason. He that passeth by, and vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
Proverbs 26:16-17 New International Version (NIV)
A sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven people who answer discreetly. Like one who grabs a stray dog by the ears is someone who rushes into a quarrel not their own.
Proverbs 26:16-17 New King James Version (NKJV)
The lazy man is wiser in his own eyes Than seven men who can answer sensibly. He who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own Is like one who takes a dog by the ears.
Proverbs 26:16-17 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The lazy person is wiser in his own eyes Than seven [sensible] men who can give a discreet answer. Like one who grabs a dog by the ears [and is likely to be bitten] Is he who, passing by, stops to meddle with a dispute that is none of his business.
Proverbs 26:16-17 New Living Translation (NLT)
Lazy people consider themselves smarter than seven wise counselors. Interfering in someone else’s argument is as foolish as yanking a dog’s ears.