Proverbs 18:1Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers
He that hath a mind to depart from a friend, seeketh occasions: he shall ever be subject to reproach.
לְֽ֭תַאֲוָה יְבַקֵּ֣שׁ נִפְרָ֑ד בְּכָל־תּ֝וּשִׁיָּ֗ה יִתְגַּלָּֽע׃
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Passages read together with this verse.
- Eph 5:15See therefore, brethren, how you walk circumspectly: not as unwise,
- Eph 5:17Wherefore, become not unwise: but understanding what is the will of God.
- Prov 2:1My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and wilt hide my commandments with thee,
- Prov 2:6Because the Lord giveth wisdom: and out of his mouth cometh prudence and knowledge.
- Prov 20:3It is an honour for a man to separate himself from quarrels: but all fools are meddling with reproaches.
- Jer 15:17I sat not in the assembly of jesters, nor did I make a boast of the presence of thy hand: I sat alone, because thou hast filled me with threats.
- Prov 24:21My son, fear the Lord, and the king: and have nothing to do with detractors.
- Jude 1:19These are they who separate themselves, sensual men, having not the Spirit.