Proverbs 13:10
A bad man does evil with insolence: but they that are judges of themselves are wise.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
In Context
9a Crafty souls go astray in sins: but just men pity, and are merciful.
Cross References
Judges 8:1And the men of Ephraim said to Gedeon, What is this that thou hast done to us, in that thou didst not call us when thou wentest to fight with Madiam? and they chode with him sharply.
1 Kings 12:10And the young men who had been brought up with him, who stood before his face, spoke to him, saying, Thus shalt thou say to this people who have spoken to thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, and do thou now lighten it from off us: thus shalt thou say to them, My + 12:10 Gr. littleness.little finger shall be thicker than my father's loins.
2 Kings 14:10Thou hast smitten and wounded Edom, and thy heart has lifted thee up: + 14:10 Gr. glorify thyself sitting in thy house.stay at home and glorify thyself; for wherefore art thou quarrelsome to thy hurt? So both thou wilt fall and Juda with thee.
Proverbs 17:14Rightful rule gives power to words; but sedition and strife precede poverty.
Proverbs 25:8Get not suddenly into a quarrel, lest thou repent at last.
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 →