Proverbs 18:1
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeks and intermeddles with all wisdom.
Updated King James Version
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 that his heart may discover itself.
Cross References
Exodus 33:16For wherein shall it be known here that I and your people have found grace in your sight? is it not in that you go with us? so shall we be separated, I and your people, from all the people that are upon the face of the earth.
Proverbs 2:1My son, if you will receive my words, and hide my commandments with you;
Proverbs 17:14The beginning of strife is as when one lets out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
Proverbs 20:19He that goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flatters with his lips.
Proverbs 26:17He that passes by, and meddles with strife belonging not to him, is like one that takes a dog by the ears.
Jeremiah 15:17I sat not in the assembly of the mockers, nor rejoiced; I sat alone because of your hand: for you have filled me with indignation.