Matthew Henry · Verse 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.
Proverbs 13:10
Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.
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WEBBE
Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.
BSB
Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.
KJV
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
ASV
By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.
BBE
The only effect of pride is fighting; but wisdom is with the quiet in spirit.
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