Proverbs 13:10
A vain man causes debate through pride, || And wisdom [is] with the counseled.
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
In Context
9The light of the righteous rejoices, || And the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.
11Wealth from vanity becomes little, || And whoever is gathering by the hand becomes great.
Cross References
Judges 8:1And the men of Ephraim say to him, “What [is] this thing you have done to us—not to call for us when you went to fight with Midian?” And they strive with him severely;
1 Kings 12:10And they speak to him—the boys who had grown up with him—saying, “Thus you say to this people who have spoken to you, saying, Your father made our yoke heavy, and you, make [it] light on us; thus you speak to them, My little [finger] is thicker than the loins of my father;
2 Kings 14:10You have certainly struck Edom, and your heart has lifted you up; be honored, and abide in your house; and why do you stir yourself up in evil, that you have fallen, you and Judah with you?”
Proverbs 17:14The beginning of contention [is] a letting out of waters, || And leave the strife before it is meddled with.
Proverbs 20:18You establish purposes by counsel, || And with plans you make war.
Proverbs 25:8Do not go forth to strive, hurry, turn, || What do you do in its latter end, || When your neighbor causes you to blush?
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 →