Proverbs 13:10 Only by pride comes contention: but with the well advised is wisdom. I. PRIDE BEGETS CONTROVERSY, WHICH CAN SELDOM BE CARRIED ON LONG WITHOUT DEGENERATING INTO EGOTISM. 1. There is contention for contention's sake, which is ever idle and baneful. 2. There is contention for truth's sake. But in the latter lie many dangers to purity of temper. Whenever we become angry in controversy, as a great man said, we cease to contend for the truth, and begin to contend for ourselves. - J. Parallel Verses KJV: Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.WEB: Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom. |
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