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<p>1. That which is here condemned is <i>meddling with strife that belongs not to us</i>. If we must not be hasty to strive in our own cause (<a class="bibleref" title="Prov.25.8" href="/passage/?search=Prov.25.8">Prov. 25:8</a>), much less in other peoples, especially theirs that we are no way related to or concerned in, but light on accidentally as we pass by. If we can be instrumental to make peace between those that are at variance we must do it, though we should thereby get the ill-will of both sides, at least while they are in their heat; but to make ourselves busy in other mens matters, and parties in other mens quarrels, is not only to court our own trouble, but to thrust ourselves into temptation. <i>Who made</i> me <i>a judge</i>? Let them end it, as they began it, between themselves. 2. We are cautioned against it because of the danger it exposes us to; it is like taking a snarling cur <i>by the ears</i>, that will snap at you and bite you; you had better have let him alone, for you cannot get clear of him when you would, and must thank yourselves if you come off with a wound and dishonour. He that has got <i>a dog by the ears</i>, if he lets him go he flies at him, if he keeps his hold, he has his hands full, and can do nothing else. Let every one <i>with quietness work and mind his own business</i>, and not with unquietness quarrel and meddle with other peoples business.</p>