Proverbs 13:10
Pride only breeds conflict, 1 but for those who listen to good advice there is wisdom. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
In Context
9The light of righteous people rejoices, 1 but the lamp of wicked people will be put out. 1
Cross References
Judges 8:1The men of Ephraim said to Gideon, “What is this you have done to us? You did not call us when you went to fight against Midian.” Then they had a violent argument with him.
1 Kings 12:10The young men who had grown up with Rehoboam spoke to him, saying, “Speak to these people who told you that your father Solomon made their yoke heavy but that you must make it lighter. You should say to them, 'My little finger is thicker than my father's waist.
2 Kings 14:10You have indeed attacked Edom, and your heart has lifted you up. Take pride in your victory, but stay at home, for why should you cause yourself trouble and fall, both you and Judah with you?”
Proverbs 17:14The beginning of conflict is like one who releases water everywhere, 1 so walk away from the dispute before it has broken out. 1
Proverbs 20:18Plans are established by advice 1 and only with wise guidance should you wage war. 1
Proverbs 25:8do not bring quickly to trial. 1 For what will you do in the end 1 when your neighbor puts you to shame? 1
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 →