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Proverbs 13:10
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
Proverbs 13:10 · King James Version
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Proverbs 13:10 in other translations
Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.
Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.
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In context
7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.
8 The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.
9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.
10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
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