Proverbs 20:3 says it's honorable to stay out of strife — directly opposing the meddler who grabs the dog by the ears.

In Proverbs 6:14, a wicked man continually sows discord—the kind of quarrelsome behavior the proverb warns against getting involved in.

Proverbs 18:6 shows a fool's speech brings fights — parallel to the meddler's quarrels in 26:17, both lead to conflict.

In Luke 12:14, Jesus refuses to judge an inheritance dispute, embodying the proverb's warning against meddling in others' quarrels.

In 2 Timothy 2:23, Paul warns to avoid foolish controversies that breed quarrels, echoing the same principle of staying out of disputes.

In 2 Kings 14:10, Jehoash warns Amaziah to stay home and not provoke trouble, directly illustrating the danger of meddling in others' conflicts.

The same warning from 2 Kings 14:10 appears here—stay home and avoid provoking trouble, reinforcing the proverb's counsel.

In John 8:6, Jesus avoids the Pharisees' trap by not engaging, demonstrating wisdom in not meddling in a heated dispute.