Proverbs 18:1
He that separateth himself [from God] seeketh his own desires: at every sound wisdom is he enraged.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
In Context
2A fool hath no delight in understanding, but in laying open what is in his heart.
Cross References
Exodus 33:16For wherein shall it be known in any wise that I have found grace in thy eyes, I with thy people? is it not in that thou goest with us? so shall we be distinguished, I and thy people, from all the people that are upon the face of the earth.
Proverbs 2:1My son, if thou wouldst but accept my words, and treasure up my commandments with thee;
Proverbs 17:14As one letteth loose [a stream] of water, so is the beginning of strife: therefore before it be enkindled, leave off the contest.
Proverbs 20:19He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that enticeth with his lips.
Proverbs 26:17As is one that taketh hold of a dog by the ears, so is he that passing by becometh excited about a dispute which concerneth him not.
Jeremiah 15:17I sat not in the assembly of the mirthful, and was rejoiced; because of thy inspiration I sat solitary; for thou hadst filled me with indignation.