Pro 26:17 Like one who grabs a stray dog by the ears is someone who rushes into a quarrel not their own.
Dogs are both good and lethal pets depending on situation and handling mechanism . Solomon compares people who engage in strife and quarrels with one who grabs and pinch a stray dog’s ear .The outcome of this act may lead to a bite and dangers of contracting rabis virus
Strife and quarrels are in offer in all quarters of life. Sadly ,not many people are able to keep off from this dangerous destructive cannibal like attack . Many people engage in it as they strain to proof a point, validate issues or when handling a misunderstanding . But in the process, they end up stirring and sowing discord.
Keeping off strife is a healthy and safe behavior in any interpersonal relations . It incubates peace and rescues one from unnecessary emotional hurts of the heart .When you encounter this “stray dog ” called strife , restrain from touching its ears and your peace will be assured.
Further readings:
Pro 26:20-21
Pro 16:28
Pro 17:14
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