Proverbs 13:10
Only by pride comes contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
Updated King James 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: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
11Wealth got by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathers by labour shall increase.
Cross References
Judges 8:1And the men of Ephraim said unto him, Why have you served us thus, that you called us not, when you went to fight with the Midianites? And they did chide with him sharply.
1 Kings 12:10And the young men that were grown up with him spoke unto him, saying, Thus shall you speak unto this people that spoke unto you, saying, Your father made our yoke heavy, but make you it lighter unto us; thus shall you say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father's loins.
2 Kings 14:10You have indeed smitten Edom, and yours heart has lifted you up: glory of this, and tarry at home: for why should you meddle to your hurt, that you should fall, even you, and Judah with you?
Proverbs 17:14The beginning of strife is as when one lets out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
Proverbs 20:18Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
Proverbs 25:8Go not forth hastily to strive, lest you know not what to do in the end thereof, when your neighbour has put you 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 →