Proverbs 13:10
Pride only breeds quarrels,but with ones who take advice is wisdom.
New Heart English 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 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 done such a thing to us, not calling us when you went to fight with Midian?" And they argued with him fiercely.
1 Kings 12:10The young men who had grown up with him spoke to him, saying, "Thus you shall tell this people who spoke to you, saying, 'Your father made our yoke heavy, but make it lighter to us;' you shall say to 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 should fall, even you, and Judah with you?'"
Proverbs 17:14The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam,therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
Proverbs 20:18Plans are established by advice;by wise guidance you wage war!
Proverbs 25:8Do not be hasty in bringing charges to court.What will you do in the end when your neighbor 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 →