Proverbs 13:10
Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
In Context
9The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.
11Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.
Cross References
Judges 8:1Then the men of Ephraim said to Gideon, “Why have you done this to us? Why did you fail to call us when you went to fight against Midian?” And they contended with him violently.
1 Kings 12:10The young men who had grown up with him replied, “This is how you should answer these people who said to you, ‘Your father made our yoke heavy, but you should make it lighter.’ This is what you should tell them: ‘My little finger is thicker than my father’s waist!
2 Kings 14:10You have indeed defeated Edom, and your heart has become proud. Glory in that and stay at home. Why should you stir up trouble so that you fall—you and Judah with you?”
Proverbs 17:14To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.
Proverbs 20:18Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.
Proverbs 25:8do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame?
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 →