Proverbs 18:1
Those who separate themselves from other people think only about those things that they are interested in; if they would continually associate with those who have good judgment/sense, they would constantly disagree/quarrel with them.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
In Context
Cross References
Exodus 33:16The only way that other people will know that you are pleased with me and with your people is if you go with us [RHQ]! ◄If you go with us, that will show that we are different from all the other people on the earth./If you do not go with us, what will show that we are different from all the other people on the earth?►” [RHQ]
Proverbs 2:1My son, listen to what I say, and consider my instructions to be as valuable as [MET] a treasure.
Proverbs 17:14Starting a quarrel is like allowing water to start to leak out of a dam; they both need to be stopped before they get worse.
Proverbs 20:19Those who go around telling gossip are always telling secrets to others; so stay away from people who foolishly talk too much.
Proverbs 26:17Anyone who ◄meddles/involves himself► in a quarrel that does not concern him is as foolish as [SIM] someone who tries to grab a passing dog by its ears.
Jeremiah 15:17When the people were carousing together, I never joined them; I sat alone, because you [MTY] are the one who controls what I do. I was very angry with those people because of their sins.