Proverbs 18:1
He who desires to separate himself seeks excuses, and rages against all sound wisdom.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
In Context
2A fool has no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.
Cross References
Exodus 33:16For how shall it now be known that I have found favor in thy sight, I and thy people? Is it not in that thou go with us, so that we are separated, I and thy people, from all the people that are upon the face of the earth?
Proverbs 2:1My son, if thou will receive my words, and lay up my commandments with thee,
Proverbs 17:14The beginning of strife is [like] letting out water. Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
Proverbs 20:19He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets. Therefore do not associate with him who opens wide his lips.
Proverbs 26:17He who passes by, [and] meddles with strife not his, [is like] he who takes a dog by the ears.
Jeremiah 15:17I did not sit in the assembly of those who make merry, nor did I rejoice. I sat alone because of thy hand, for thou have filled me with indignation.