Proverbs 26:17
“Like one who grabs a dog's ears is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.”
— Proverbs 26:17
About this verse
Proverbs 26:17 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the Divided Kingdom (~930 BC) period. The setting is court. The dominant emotion in this verse is angry, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the proverb genre of biblical literature. Key themes include conflict avoidance, wisdom. Notable phrases: grabs dog's ears; meddles in quarrel.
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Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)
Emotion
angry
Type
proverb
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