Proverbs 18:1

New American Bible - revised edition

One who is alienated seeks a pretext, with all persistence picks a quarrel.

Cross References

Exodus 33:16

For how can it be known that I and your people have found favor with you, except by your going with us? Then we, your people and I, will be singled out from every other people on the surface of the earth.”

Proverbs 14:10

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

Proverbs 17:14

The start of strife is like the opening of a dam; check a quarrel before it bursts forth!

Proverbs 20:19

A slanderer reveals secrets; so have nothing to do with a babbler!

Proverbs 20:3

A person gains honor by avoiding strife, while every fool starts a quarrel.

Proverbs 24:21

My son, fear the Lord and the king; have nothing to do with those who hate them;

Proverbs 26:17

Whoever meddles in the quarrel of another is one who grabs a passing dog by the ears.

Proverbs 3:21

My son, do not let these slip from your sight: hold to deliberation and planning;

Proverbs 8:14

Mine are counsel and advice; Mine is strength; I am understanding.

Jeremiah 15:17

I did not sit celebrating in the circle of merrymakers; Under the weight of your hand I sat alone because you filled me with rage.

Zechariah 7:3

and to ask the priests of the house of the Lord of hosts, and the prophets, “Must I weep and abstain in the fifth month as I have been doing these many years?”

Matthew 13:11

He said to them in reply, “Because knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been granted to you, but to them it has not been granted.

Matthew 13:44

“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.

Mark 1:35

Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed.

Mark 4:11

He answered them, “The mystery of the kingdom of God has been granted to you. But to those outside everything comes in parables,

Romans 1:1

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

2 Corinthians 6:17

Therefore, come forth from them and be separate,” says the Lord, “and touch nothing unclean; then I will receive you

Deuteronomy 14:6

Any among the animals that has divided hooves, with the foot cloven in two, and that chews the cud you may eat.

Jude 1:19

These are the ones who cause divisions; they live on the natural plane, devoid of the Spirit.