Verse Comparison: Proverbs 26:17
American Standard Version
He that passeth by, `and' vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, Is `like' one that taketh a dog by the ears.
Amplified® Bible
He who, passing by, stops to meddle with strife that is none of his business is like one who takes a dog by the ears.
Contemporary English Version
It's better to take hold of a mad dog by the ears than to take part in someone else's argument.
Darby English Version
He that passing by vexeth himself with strife belonging not to him, is [like] one that taketh a dog by the ears.
Good News Bible
Getting involved in an argument that is none of your business is like going down the street and grabbing a dog by the ears.
King James Version
He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
New American Standard Bible
{Like} one who takes a dog by the ears Is he who passes by {and} meddles with strife not belonging to him.
New International Version
Like one who seizes a dog by the ears
is a passer-by who meddles in a quarrel not his own.
New King James Version
He who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own
Is like one who takes a dog by the ears.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who passes by and meddles with strife not belonging to him resembles one who takes a dog by the ears.
Revised Standard Version
He who meddles in a quarrel not his own is like one who takes a passing dog by the ears.
Young's Literal Translation
Laying hold on the ears of a dog, `Is' a passer-by making himself wrath for strife not his own.