Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.

American Standard Version (ASV)

He that passeth by, `and' vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is `like' one that taketh a dog by the ears.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

He who gets mixed up in a fight which is not his business, is like one who takes a dog by the ears while it is going by.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

He that passing by vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, is [like] one that taketh a dog by the ears.

World English Bible (WEB)

Like one who grabs a dog's ears Is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Laying hold on the ears of a dog, `Is' a passer-by making himself wrath for strife not his own.