Proverbs 18:1
One who isolates himself seeks his own desire 1 and he quarrels with all sound judgment. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
In Context
2A fool finds no pleasure in understanding, 1 but only in revealing what is in his own heart. 1
Cross References
Exodus 33:16For otherwise, how will it be known that I have found favor in your eyes, I and your people? Will it not only be if you go with us so that I and your people are different from all the other peoples that are on the surface of the earth?”
Proverbs 2:1My son, if you receive my words 1 and treasure up my commandments with you, 1
Proverbs 17:14The beginning of conflict is like one who releases water everywhere, 1 so walk away from the dispute before it has broken out. 1
Proverbs 20:19A gossip reveals secrets 1 and so you should not associate with people who talk too much. 1
Proverbs 26:17Like one who takes hold of the ears of a dog, 1 is a passerby who becomes angry at a dispute that is not his own. 1
Jeremiah 15:17I did not sit in the circle of those who celebrated or rejoiced. 1 I sat in solitude because of your powerful hand, for you filled me with indignation. 1