Proverbs 13:10

Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom. ONLY BY PRIDE COMETH CONTENTION. The "only" is joined by Maurer, Castalio, etc., not to "pride," which immediately follows, but to "cometh contention" - literally, will one give contention. Pride only causeth contention. There only cometh contention by pride. Pride conduces to nothing else than to stir up the proud to contention. It aggravates the sin of contentions so caused, that they arise, not from sudden anger or provocation, but from mere pride. The proud have not the "wisdom" to take 'advice' from others (the parallel clause supplies these words and ideas); so, in conversation with others, they "contend" with all who do not yield to them. The English version, however, joining "only" with the Hebrew word next in order, gives the more likely connection. If it were not for pride there would be no contention, but...

Verse Proverbs 13:10. _BY PRIDE COMETH CONTENTION_] Perhaps there is not a _quarrel_ among _individuals_ in private life, nor a _war_ among nations, that does not proceed from _pride_ and _ambition_. Neither _man_ nor _nation_ will be content to be _less_ than another; and to acquire the wished-for _superiority_ all is thrown into general confusion, both in public and private life. It was to destroy this _spirit of pride_, that Jesus was manifested in the _extreme of_ _humility_ and _humiliation_ among men. The salvation of Christ is a _deliverance_ from _pride_, and a being clothed with _humility_. As far as we are _humble_, so far we are _saved_....

Either: (1) “By pride alone comes contention” - that is the one unfailing spring of quarrels; or (2) “By pride comes contention only” - it, and it alone, is the fruit of pride....

EXPOSITION VERSE 13:1-15:19 Second section in this collection. PROVERBS 13:1 A WISE SON HEARETH HIS FATHER'S INSTRUCTION. The Authorized Version introduces the verb from the second member. The Hebrew is elliptical, "A wise son, his father's discipline," _i.e._ is the object or the result of his father's education; he owes his wisdom to it. Septuagint, "A clever (πανοῦργος) son is obedient to his father." BUT A SCORNER (Proverbs 1:22) HEARETH NOT REBUKE; one who mocks at goodness and despises filial piety will not listen to reproof. Septuagint, "A disobedient son is in destruction." Compare the case of Eli's sons, and their fate ...

ONLY BY PRIDE COMETH CONTENTION,.... Though it comes by other things, yet by this chiefly, and there are no contentions without it: or "truly", "verily", "certainly d, by pride", c. Unless the words may be better rendered, "an empty man through pride will give contention" e, or make it such as are empty of knowledge and wisdom; and such are generally the most proud, and are very apt to raise contentions, and foment divisions: contentions in families, in neighbourhoods, in towns, cities, and countries, and in churches, are generally owing to pride; what contentions and confusions has the pride of the pope of Rome brought into kingdoms and states, into councils, and into the church of God! BUT WITH THE WELL ADVISED [IS] WISDOM: such who are humble and modest will seek counsel of God; will consult the sacred oracles, and ask advice of those who are superior to them in knowledge and underst...

CHAPTER 13 THE CONTRAST: ADVANTAGE AND DISADVANTAGE The contrast in Proverbs concerning the righteous and the wicked is continued in this chapter, showing mostly the advantage of the righteous, illustrating a statement found in the prophet Isaiah: “Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him, for they shall eat the fruit of their doings” Isaiah 3:10). Then the contrast: “Woe unto the wicked! It shall be ill with him, for the reward of his hands shall be given him” Proverbs 13:11). The righteous eats good by the fruit of his mouth; the transgressor receives violence. There is fatness for the soul of the diligent and nothing for the soul of the sluggard. Righteousness keepeth; wickedness overthrows. While the light of the righteous rejoiceth, the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. These a

PROVERBS 13. This chapter has little that is fresh and no new groups of proverbs. We have a well-known reference to the weariness of waiting for a hope that comes not (Proverbs 13:12 and Proverbs 13:19 a). There is a new proverb relating to the faithfulness of messengers, perhaps with reference to diplomatic missions. PROVERBS 13:5. IS LOATHSOME: render behaves vilely. Proverbs 13:7. Both AV and RV obscure the point of the aphorism, which contrasts two equally obnoxious social shams. Translate, There are poor people who pretend to be rich, and there are rich people who feign they are poor....

BY PRIDE COMETH CONTENTION. by pride only cometh, &c. Illustrations: Korah (Numbers 16); men of Ephraim (Judges 12:1); Rehoboam (1 Kings 12); the Apostles (Luke 22:24). WELL ADVISED: or modest....

_Only by pride cometh_ Rather, BY PRIDE COMETH ONLY, R.V. Pride is sure to rouse opposition and lead to contention; whereas wisdom belongs to those who accept advice and avoid disputes....

ONLY BY PRIDE, &C.— The Greeks have a proverb, "A mountain cannot mix with a mountain," i.e. two proud men will never agree together: and the Latins have an excellent saying, _Crede mihi, sapere est, non multum sapere,_ "Believe me; to be wise, is not to be overwise;" for they whose minds are infected with a vain opinion of themselves, either cannot see the truth, if it be opposite to their ideas; or if they do, they will not acknowledge it, for fear they should yield, and confess themselves overcome. See Bishop Patrick....