Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

Through insolence comes nothing but strife,
But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

Arrogance leads to nothing but strife,
but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.

International Standard Version

Arrogance only brings quarreling, but those receiving advice are wise.

A Conservative Version

Through pride a vain man causes contention, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

American Standard Version

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

Amplified


Through pride and presumption come nothing but strife,
But [skillful and godly] wisdom is with those who welcome [well-advised] counsel.

Bible in Basic English

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

Darby Translation

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

Julia Smith Translation

Only by pride contention will be given: but with those being advised, wisdom.

King James 2000

Only by pride comes strife: but with the well advised is wisdom.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Only by insolence is strife set up, and wisdom [is] with those who take advice.

Modern King James verseion

Only by pride comes argument, but with those who take advice is wisdom.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Among the proud there is ever strife; but among those that do all things with advisement, there is wisdom.

NET Bible

With pride comes only contention, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

New Heart English Bible

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

The Emphasized Bible

Only by pride, doth one cause contention, but, with the well-advised, is wisdom.

Webster

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

World English Bible

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

Youngs Literal Translation

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

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
Only by pride
זדון 
Zadown 
Usage: 11

נתן 
Nathan 
Usage: 2011

מצּה 
Matstsah 
Usage: 3

but with the well advised
יעץ 
Ya`ats 
Usage: 80

References

Easton

Fausets

Images Proverbs 13:10

Context Readings

A Wise Son Lives Righteously

9 The light of the righteous rejoices but the lamp of the wicked will be put out. 10 Through insolence comes nothing but strife,
But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.
11 Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished. He who gathers by labor will increase.

Cross References

Judges 8:1-3

Then the people of Ephraim said to Gideon: Why did you not call us when you went to fight the Midianites? Why did you treat us like this? They complained bitterly about it.

Judges 12:1-6

The men of Ephraim were ready for battle. They crossed the Jordan River to Zaphon and said to Jephthah: Why did you cross the border to fight the Ammonites without calling us to go with you? We are going to burn the house down over your head!

1 Kings 12:10-11

His young advisors said: This is the answer to give to the people who came to you saying: 'Your father put a hard yoke on us; will you make it less?' Say to them: 'My little finger is thicker than my father's body.'

1 Kings 12:16

When all Israel realized that the king would not respond to their request, the people in answer said to the king: What share do we have in David? What is our heritage in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel; now see to your people, David. So Israel went away to their tents.

2 Kings 14:10

It is true that you have overcome Edom and your heart is uplifted. Let that glory be enough for you and stay in your own country. Why do you make causes for trouble, putting yourself and Judah with you in danger of downfall?

Proverbs 12:15-16

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes. He who listens to counsel is wise.

Proverbs 17:14

Starting a quarrel is like releasing water [from a floodgate]. Therefore stop contention before it begins.

Proverbs 19:20

Listen to counsel and accept instruction (discipline), that you may be wise in the future.

Proverbs 20:18

Good counsel makes for good plans. Seek good counsel if you wage war.

Proverbs 21:24

Proud and haughty mocker is his name. He acts with overbearing pride.

Proverbs 25:8

Do not run quickly to court, for what will you do in the end, when your neighbor puts you to shame.

Luke 14:28-32

If you plan to build a tower, you sit down first and figure out what it will cost. Then you see if you have enough money to finish the job.

Luke 22:24

Contention grew between them concerning which of them was the greatest.

Acts 6:1-5

The number of disciples increased at that time. A murmuring arose on the part of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.

1 Timothy 6:4

he is proud, knows nothing, has a morbid interest in questions and disputes about words, which leads to envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions,

James 3:14-16

If you have bitter jealousy (envy) and greedy ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and lie against the truth.

James 4:1

What causes wars and fighting among you? Is the cause of fighting your sensual lusts for pleasure that battle within you?

James 4:5-6

Or do you think the scripture speaks to no purpose? Does the attitude of the heart (mental disposition) that he induced to live in us cause us to envy?

3 John 1:9-10

I wrote something to the congregation. But Diotrephes, who loves to have the preeminence among them, did not receive us.

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