NET Bible
"One who has isolated himself seeks his own desires; he rejects all sound judgment."
— Proverbs 18:1, NET Bible
“Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.”
“He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom. ”
“An unfriendly man pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment.”
“He that hath a mind to depart from a friend, seeketh occasions: he shall ever be subject to reproach.”
“He who keeps himself separate for his private purpose goes against all good sense.”
“Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.”
One who has isolated himself seeks his own desires; he rejects all sound judgment.
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in disclosing what is on his mind.
When a wicked person arrives, contempt shows up with him, and with shame comes a reproach.
The words of a person’s mouth are like deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.