Proverbs 18:1
A man who isolates himself pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment.
World Messianic Bible
In The King James Version
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
In Context
2A fool has no delight in understanding, but only in revealing his own opinion.
Cross References
Exodus 33:16For how would people know that I have found favor in your sight, I and your people? Isn’t it that you go with us, so that we are separated, I and your people, from all the people who are on the surface of the earth?”
Proverbs 2:1My son, if you will receive my words, and store up my commandments within you,
Proverbs 17:14The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
Proverbs 20:19He who goes about as a tale-bearer reveals secrets; therefore don’t keep company with him who opens wide his lips.
Proverbs 26:17Like one who grabs a dog’s ears is one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.
Jeremiah 15:17I didn’t sit in the assembly of those who make merry and rejoice. I sat alone because of your hand, for you have filled me with indignation.