Proverbs 13:10

“Only through insolence comes strife, but with those who take counsel is wisdom.”

Proverbs 13:10 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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through insolenceזָדוֹןzadon

presumption, arrogance

Presumption, arrogance: daring to act on one's own against what was commanded.

Where else “zadon” appears
comesיִתֵּןyiten

give

To hand something over to someone: a gift, a payment, a charge or a land.

Where else “yiten” appears
strifeמַצָּהmatsa

strife, quarrel

Strife, a fight, a quarrel.

Where else “matsa” appears
those who take counselנוֹעָצִיםnoatsim

advise

To tell someone what is best to do.

Where else “noatsim” appears
is wisdomחָכְמָהchachma

wisdom

Knowing how to live well; it begins with revering YHWH.

Where else “chachma” appears

The context

9The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked goes out.

10 · This verse (above)

11Wealth gained by vapor dwindles, but whoever gathers by hand increases it.

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