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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

In other versions

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

    ASV

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

    BBE

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

    DBY

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

    WEB

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

    YLT

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

    ENG

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

    WBT

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

    BSB

In context

8The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

9The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

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

11Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.

12Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

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