Proverbs 13:10 “Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.”

Proverbs 13:10

Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.

American Standard Version

By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.

Geneva Bible 1599

Onely by pride doeth man make contention: but with the well aduised is wisdome.

Darby Translation

By pride there only cometh contention; but with the well-advised is wisdom.

Young's Literal Translation

A vain man through pride causeth debate, And with the counselled [is] wisdom.

Bible in Basic English

The only effect of pride is fighting; but wisdom is with the quiet in spirit.

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Cross references

“Only”

1 Timothy 6:4 Luke 22:24 James 3:14–16 James 4:1 Proverbs 21:24 Judges 12:1–6

1 Timothy 6:4 · BSB

he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and disputes about words, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions,

Luke 22:24 · BSB

A dispute also arose among the disciples as to which of them should be considered the greatest.

James 3:14–16 · BSB

But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.

James 4:1 · BSB

What causes conflicts and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from the passions at war within you?

Proverbs 21:24 · BSB

Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man— of him who acts with excessive pride.

Judges 12:1–6 · BSB

Then the men of Ephraim assembled and crossed the Jordan to Zaphon. They said to Jephthah, “Why have you crossed over to fight the Ammonites without calling us to go with you? We will burn your house down with you inside…

“with”

Proverbs 19:20 Proverbs 17:14 Proverbs 20:18 Proverbs 25:8 Judges 8:1–3 Luke 14:28–32

Proverbs 19:20 · BSB

Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.

Proverbs 17:14 · BSB

To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.

Proverbs 20:18 · BSB

Set plans by consultation, and wage war under sound guidance.

Proverbs 25:8 · BSB

do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame?

Judges 8:1–3 · BSB

Then the men of Ephraim said to Gideon, “Why have you done this to us? Why did you fail to call us when you went to fight against Midian?” And they contended with him violently.

Luke 14:28–32 · BSB

Which of you, wishing to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost to see if he has the resources to complete it?

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

9The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.

11Dishonest wealth will dwindle, but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.

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