Proverbs 13:10

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

Cross-reference

Proverbs 19:20 urges receiving counsel—the remedy for the pride that causes contention in Proverbs 13:10.

Proverbs 17:14 warns to stop strife early—complementing the cause of strife from pride in Proverbs 13:10.

Proverbs 12:15 contrasts the fool's self-righteousness with heeding counsel—identical to Proverbs 13:10's pride vs wisdom.

Proverbs 18:6 similarly states that a fool's words bring strife, echoing the cause-and-effect of pride in Proverbs 13:10.

Proverbs 25:8 warns against hasty quarrels—a practical application of avoiding contention caused by pride.

Proverbs 20:18 emphasizes counsel's role in success—reinforcing the wisdom side of Proverbs 13:10's contrast.

3 John 1:9 Parallel

In 3 John 1:9, Diotrephes' desire for preeminence causes church conflict—a case of pride leading to contention.

James 4:6 Parallel

In James 4:6, pride brings God's opposition—the same dynamic as contention from pride in Proverbs.

James 4:1 Parallel

James 4:1 traces fights and quarrels to selfish desires — the same root of pride that Proverbs 13:10 says produces strife.

James 3:14-16 ties bitter envy and self-seeking (pride) to 'confusion and every evil thing' — a clear parallel to pride causing strife.

1 Timothy 6:4 describes a proud person who is 'obsessed with disputes and arguments' — directly linking pride to constant strife.

Luke 22:24 Parallel

Luke 22:24 shows the disciples arguing about who is greatest — pride causing strife among them, exactly as Proverbs 13:10 describes.

Judges 8:1 Parallel

In Judges 8:1, Ephraim's pride sparks a sharp quarrel with Gideon—a narrative example of contention from pride.

1 Kings 12:16 Historical context

1 Kings 12:16 depicts Israel's defiant response ('What portion have we in David?') as the strife resulting from Rehoboam's pride.

Judges 12:1–6 Historical context

Judges 12:1-6 shows Ephraim's pride at not being summoned leading to a bloody civil war — a direct historical example of pride causing strife.

1 Kings 12:11 Historical context

1 Kings 12:11 shows Rehoboam's prideful threat to increase the yoke, directly provoking the rebellion that follows.

1 Kings 12:10 Historical context

1 Kings 12:10 records the young men's proud advice to Rehoboam ('my little finger is thicker'), which immediately sparks national division.

2 Kings 14:10 Historical context

2 Kings 14:10 warns Amaziah that his pride over defeating Edom will lead to his downfall — and it does when he attacks Israel.

Mark 10:41 Parallel

Mark 10:41 records the disciples' indignation at James and John, another instance of pride leading to strife as in Proverbs 13:10.

Numbers 12:2 depicts Miriam and Aaron’s prideful challenge to Moses, causing strife—a direct example of insolence leading to conflict.

Numbers 16:10 shows Korah’s insolent claim to the priesthood, sparking rebellion and destruction—pride breeding strife.

1 Samuel 18:8 shows Saul’s jealous pride over David’s acclaim, leading to murderous conflict—insolence causing strife.

Philippians 2:3 commands humility instead of the conceit that Proverbs 13:10 says leads to strife.

1 Corinthians 13:4 contrasts love's humility with the pride that causes strife in Proverbs 13:10.

2 Samuel 19:43 records a prideful dispute between Israel and Judah over David—directly illustrating strife from insolence.

Mark 9:35 Contrast

Mark 9:35 presents Jesus teaching humility as the path to greatness, contrasting with the pride that causes strife in Proverbs 13:10.

Matthew 20:24 shows disciples indignant over ambitious requests—a New Testament example of pride causing relational strife.

Ecclesiastes 7:8 contrasts patience with pride, reinforcing that pride leads to folly—aligned with the warning in Proverbs 13:10.

1 Kings 12:14 shows Rehoboam’s harsh, prideful response splitting the kingdom—a classic case of insolence causing strife.

2 Kings 5:11 shows Naaman’s prideful anger over healing method, provoking temporary strife—an example of insolence leading to conflict.

2 Kings 14:8 Historical context

2 Kings 14:8 shows Amaziah's proud challenge to Jehoash, exemplifying how insolence leads to strife.

2 Chronicles 25:19 Historical context

2 Chronicles 25:19 warns Amaziah that his boastful pride will provoke trouble, illustrating insolence causing strife.

Acts 6:1-5 shows wise counsel resolving a dispute, embodying the principle that taking advice prevents strife.

1 Corinthians 1:11 reports quarreling—a real-life example of the strife Proverbs 13:10 says comes from pride.