Proverbs 13:10
Among the proude there is euer strife: but with the well aduised is wisdome.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
In Context
9The lyght of the ryghteous maketh ioyfull: but the candell of the vngodly shalbe put out.
Cross References
Judges 8:1And the men of Ephraim said vnto him: Why hast thou serued vs thus, that thou calledst vs not, when thou wentest to fyght with the Madianites? And they chode with him sharpely.
Proverbs 17:14The beginning of strife is, as when a man maketh an issue for water: therfore leaue of before the contention be medled with.
Proverbs 20:18Thorowe counsayle, the thinges that men deuise are made strong: and with good aduise take warre in hande.
Proverbs 25:8Be not hastie to go to lawe: lest haplye thou knowest not what to do when thy neighbour hath confounded thee.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:10
9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. Here is, 1. The comfort of good men flourishing and lasting: The light of the righteous rejoices, that is, it increases, and makes them glad. Even their outward prosperity is their joy, and much more those gifts, graces, and comforts, with which their souls are illuminated; these shine more and more, ch. iv. 18 . The Spirit is their light, and he gives them a fulness of joy, and rejoices to do them good. 2. The comfort of bad men… Read the whole commentary →