10 Where there is strife, there is pride,
but wisdom is found in those who take advice.
NIV
PCDC Commentary
Pride, the original sin, breeds conflict.
Wisdom, the original insight, breeds peace.
10 The righteous care for the needs of their animals,
but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.
NIV
PCDC Commentary
The Righteous minister even to animals.
The Wicked are inhumane.
10 When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices;
when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
NIV
PCDC Commentary
The righteous bring prosperity to society.
The wicked oppress society
and their deaths are celebrated.
10 Whoever winks maliciously causes grief,
and a chattering fool comes to ruin.
NIV
PCDC Commentary
A Malicious Winker
is like a Finger Crosser
(for excusing a lie).
Something crooked and dangerous
is foreshadowed by the action.
A Chattering Fool is known
for speaking just to speak
and his very words die when spoken.
