Proverbs 18:1-3

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

18 One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires;
he rebels against all sound wisdom.

²A fool does not delight in understanding,
but only wants to show off his opinions.^[a]^(A)

³When a wicked person comes, contempt also comes,
and along with dishonour, derision.

Proverbs 18:1-3

New International Version

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

²Fools find no pleasure in understanding
but delight in airing their own opinions.^(A)

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

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised (CSBA)

New International Version (NIV)