Proverbs 18:1
He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
In Context
2A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.
Cross References
Exodus 33:16For how then can it be known that Your people and I have found favor in Your sight, unless You go with us? How else will we be distinguished from all the other people on the face of the earth?”
Proverbs 2:1My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,
Proverbs 17:14To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.
Proverbs 20:19He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips.
Proverbs 26:17Like one who grabs a dog by the ears is a passerby who meddles in a quarrel not his own.
Jeremiah 15:17I never sat with the band of revelers, nor did I celebrate with them. Because Your hand was on me, I sat alone, for You have filled me with indignation.