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Proverbs 18:1
He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
Proverbs 18:1 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 18:1 in other translations
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
A man who isolates himself pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment.
An unfriendly man pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment.
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In context
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.
4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
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