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Proverbs 18:1

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Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh

And bintermeddleth with all cwisdom.

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Cross references

  1. bSee ch. 17. 14.
  2. cSee Job 5. 12 marg.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire;

he breaks out against all sound judgment.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends

and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires;

he rebels against all sound wisdom.

NLTNew Living Translation

Unfriendly people care only about themselves;

they lash out at common sense.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

He who is selfish seeks a craving;

against all sound judgment he shows contempt.

KJV 1900King James Version

Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh

And intermeddleth with all wisdom.