Proverbs 18:1

Proverbs 18:1 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

1An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends

and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.

1One who separates himself seeks his own desire;

He quarrels against all sound wisdom.

1He who [willfully] separates himself [from God and man] seeks his own desire,

He quarrels against all sound wisdom.

1He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires;

he rebels against all sound judgment.

1He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire,

And rageth against all sound wisdom.

1For the desire thereof hee will separate himselfe to seeke it, and occupie himselfe in all wisdome.

1A man who isolates himself pursues selfishness,

and defies all sound judgment.

1A person who isn’t friendly looks out only for themselves.

They oppose all good sense by starting fights.

1People who do not have any friends think only about themselves.

They refuse to listen to good advice.

1He who is separated seeks [his own] desire, || He interferes with all wisdom.