16 The sluggard is (A)wiser in his own eyes
Than seven men who can [a]give a discreet answer.
17 Like one who takes a dog by the ears
Is he who passes by and [b]meddles with (B)strife not belonging to him.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 26:16 Lit return discreetly
  2. Proverbs 26:17 Lit infuriates himself