Proverbs 18:1
An unfriendly man pursues selfishness,and defies all sound judgment.
New Heart English 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 in 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 do not keep company with him who opens wide his lips.
Proverbs 26:17Like one who grabs a dog's earsis one who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own.
Jeremiah 15:17I did not sit in the assembly of those who make merry, nor rejoiced; I sat alone because of your hand; for you have filled me with indignation.