Proverbs 18:1

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Proverbs 18:1–3 · Berean Standard Bible

1 He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.

2 A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.

3 With a wicked man comes contempt as well, and shame is accompanied by disgrace.

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Exodus 33:16

For how then can it be known that Your people and I have found favor in Your sight, unless You go with us? How else will we be distinguished from all the other people on the face of the earth?”

Zechariah 7:3

by asking the priests of the house of the LORD of Hosts, as well as the prophets, “Should I weep and fast in the fifth month, as I have done these many years?”

Romans 1:1

Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, and set apart for the gospel of God—

2 Corinthians 6:17

“Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.”

Jude 1:19

These are the ones who cause divisions, who are worldly and devoid of the Spirit.

Proverbs 2:1

My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,

Proverbs 2:2

if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding,

Proverbs 2:3

if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding,

Proverbs 2:4

if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure,

Proverbs 2:5

then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.

Proverbs 2:6

For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Matthew 13:11

He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.

Matthew 13:44

The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field.

Mark 4:11

He replied, “The mystery of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those on the outside everything is expressed in parables,

Ephesians 5:15

Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,

Ephesians 5:16

redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Ephesians 5:17

Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

Proverbs 14:10

The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares in its joy.

Proverbs 17:14

To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.

Proverbs 20:3

It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.

Proverbs 20:19

He who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid the one who babbles with his lips.

Proverbs 24:21

My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not associate with the rebellious.

Proverbs 26:17

Like one who grabs a dog by the ears is a passerby who meddles in a quarrel not his own.

Isaiah 26:8

Yes, we wait for You, O LORD; we walk in the path of Your judgments. Your name and renown are the desire of our souls.

Isaiah 26:9

My soul longs for You in the night; indeed, my spirit seeks You at dawn. For when Your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.

Jeremiah 15:17

I never sat with the band of revelers, nor did I celebrate with them. Because Your hand was on me, I sat alone, for You have filled me with indignation.

Mark 1:35

Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and slipped out to a solitary place to pray.