Proverbs 18:1
He who keeps himself separate for his private purpose goes against all good sense.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
In Context
2A foolish man has no pleasure in good sense, but only to let what is in his heart come to light.
Cross References
Exodus 33:16For is not the fact of your going with us the sign that I and this people have grace in your eyes, so that we, that is, I and your people, are separate from all other people on the face of the earth?
Proverbs 2:1My son, if you will take my words to your heart, storing up my laws in your mind;
Proverbs 17:14The start of fighting is like the letting out of water: so give up before it comes to blows.
Proverbs 20:19He who goes about talking of the business of others gives away secrets: so have nothing to do with him whose lips are open wide.
Proverbs 26:17He who gets mixed up in a fight which is not his business, is like one who takes a dog by the ears while it is going by.
Jeremiah 15:17I did not take my seat among the band of those who are glad, and I had no joy; I kept by myself because of your hand; for you have made me full of wrath.