Commentaries on Proverbs 13:10

John Gill - Exposition

John Gill

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...

Matthew Henry - Complete Commentary

Matthew Henry

1 A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. Among the children of the same parents it is no new thing for some to be hopeful and others the contrary; now here we are taught to distinguish. 1. There is great hope of those that have a reverence for their parents, and are willing to be advised and admonished by them. He is a wise son, and is in a far way to be...