10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

Other Translations of Proverbs 13:10

New International Version

10 Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

English Standard Version

10 By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.

The Message

10 Arrogant know-it-alls stir up discord, but wise men and women listen to each other's counsel.

New King James Version

10 By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom.

New Living Translation

10 Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 13:10

Commentary on Proverbs 13:10

(Read Proverbs 13:10)

All contentions, whether between private persons, families, churches, or nations, are begun and carried forward by pride. Disputes would be easily prevented or ended, if it were not for pride.