Proverbs 18:1-3

1 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.

2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.

3 When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes reproach.

Proverbs 18:1 in Other Translations

1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.

1 Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.

1 Unfriendly people care only about themselves; they lash out at common sense.

1 Loners who care only for themselves spit on the common good.

1 One who isolates himself pursues [selfish] desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.

Proverbs 18:1-3 In-Context

1 An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.

2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.

3 When wickedness comes, so does contempt, and with shame comes reproach.

4 The words of the mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.

5 It is not good to be partial to the wicked and so deprive the innocent of justice.

6 The lips of fools bring them strife, and their mouths invite a beating.

7 The mouths of fools are their undoing, and their lips are a snare to their very lives.

Cross References

• 1. S Proverbs 12:23