Proverbs 13:10
Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.
World English Bible British
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 snuffed out.
11Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.
Cross References
Judges 8:1The men of Ephraim said to him, “Why have you treated us this way, that you didn’t call us when you went to fight with Midian?” They rebuked him sharply.
1 Kings 12:10The young men who had grown up with him said to him, “Tell these people who spoke to you, saying, ‘Your father made our yoke heavy, but make it lighter to us’—tell them, ‘My little finger is thicker than my father’s waist.
2 Kings 14:10You have indeed struck Edom, and your heart has lifted you up. Enjoy the glory of it, and stay at home; for why should you meddle to your harm, that you fall, even you, and Judah with you?”
Proverbs 17:14The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarrelling breaks out.
Proverbs 20:18Plans are established by advice; by wise guidance you wage war!
Proverbs 25:8Don’t be hasty in bringing charges to court. What will you do in the end when your neighbour shames you?
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 →