12 Hatred awaketh contentions, And over all transgressions love covereth.

13 In the lips of the intelligent is wisdom found, And a rod 'is' for the back of him who is lacking understanding.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 10:12-13

Commentary on Proverbs 10:12

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Where there is hatred, every thing stirs up strife. By bearing with each other, peace and harmony are preserved.

Commentary on Proverbs 10:13

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Those that foolishly go on in wicked ways, prepare rods for themselves.