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Proverbs 18:1
He that separateth himself seeketh [his] pleasure, he is vehement against all sound wisdom.
Proverbs 18:1 · Darby Bible
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Proverbs 18:1 in other translations
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
A man who isolates himself pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment.
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In context
1 He that separateth himself seeketh [his] pleasure, he is vehement against all sound wisdom.
2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but only that his heart may reveal itself.
3 When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
4 The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, [and] the fountain of wisdom is a gushing brook.
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