Parallel Verses
Amplified
Through pride and presumption come nothing but strife,
But [skillful and godly] wisdom is with those who welcome [well-advised] counsel.
New American Standard Bible
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
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.
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.
Themes
Advice » Counsel, the importance of seeking
Contention » What brings contention
Counsel » The importance of seeking
Pride » Leads men to » Contention
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Verse Info
Context Readings
A Wise Son Lives Righteously
9
The light of the righteous [within him—grows brighter and] rejoices,
But the lamp of the wicked [is a temporary light and] goes out.
Through pride and presumption come nothing but strife,
But [skillful and godly] wisdom is with those who welcome [well-advised] counsel.
Wealth obtained by fraud dwindles,
But he who gathers gradually by [honest] labor will increase [his riches].
Phrases
Cross References
Judges 8:1-3
And the men of [the tribe of] Ephraim said to Gideon, “What is this thing that you have done to us, not calling us when you went to fight with Midian?” And they quarreled with him vehemently.
Judges 12:1-6
The men of [the tribe of] Ephraim were summoned [to action], and they crossed over to Zaphon and said to Jephthah, “Why did you cross over to fight with the Ammonites without calling us to go with you? [For that] we will burn your house down upon you.”
1 Kings 12:10-11
The young men who had grown up with him answered, “This is what you should say to this people who told you, ‘Your father made our yoke heavy, but as for you, make our yoke lighter’—say this to them: ‘My little finger is thicker than my father’s loins [and my reign will be even more severe].
1 Kings 12:16
So when all [the ten northern tribes of] Israel saw that the king did not listen to them, the people replied to the king, saying,
We have no inheritance in the son of Jesse;
To your tents, O Israel!
Look now after
2 Kings 14:10
You have indeed defeated Edom, and your heart has lifted you up [in pride]. Enjoy your glory but stay at home; for why should you plunge into misery so that you, even you, would fall [at my hand], and Judah with you?”
Proverbs 12:15-16
The way of the [arrogant] fool [who rejects God’s wisdom] is right in his own eyes,
But a wise and prudent man is he who listens to counsel.
Proverbs 17:14
The beginning of strife is like letting out water [as from a small break in a dam; first it trickles and then it gushes];
Therefore
Proverbs 19:20
Listen to counsel, receive instruction, and accept correction,
That you may be wise in the time to come.
Proverbs 20:18
Plans are established by counsel;
So make war [only] with wise guidance.
Proverbs 21:24
“Proud,” “Haughty,” “Scoffer,” are his names
Who acts with overbearing and insolent pride.
Proverbs 25:8
Do not rush out to argue your case [before magistrates or judges];
Otherwise what will you do in the end [when your case is lost and]
When your neighbor (opponent) humiliates you?
Luke 14:28-32
Luke 22:24
Now a dispute also arose among them as to which of them was regarded to be the greatest.
Acts 6:1-5
Now about this time, when the number of disciples was increasing, a complaint was made by the
1 Timothy 6:4
he is conceited and woefully ignorant [understanding nothing]. He has a morbid interest in controversial questions and disputes about words, which produces envy, quarrels, verbal abuse, evil suspicions,
James 3:14-16
But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be arrogant, and [as a result] be in defiance of the truth.
James 4:1
What leads to [the unending]
James 4:5-6
Or do you think that the Scripture says to no purpose
3 John 1:9-10
I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to put himself first, does not accept what we say and refuses to recognize my authority.