Proverbs 13:10
By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.
Noyes 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 shall rejoice; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
11Wealth gotten by vanity will become small; But he who gathereth it into the hand increaseth it.
Cross References
Proverbs 17:14The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water; Therefore leave off contention before it rolleth onward.
Proverbs 20:18Purposes are established by counsel; Therefore with good advice make war.
Proverbs 25:8Go not forth hastily to engage in a suit, Lest thou know not what to do in the end of it, When thine adversary hath put thee 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 →