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Proverbs 18:1
For the desire thereof hee will separate himselfe to seeke it, and occupie himselfe in all wisdome.
Proverbs 18:1 · Geneva 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 For the desire thereof hee will separate himselfe to seeke it, and occupie himselfe in all wisdome.
2 A foole hath no delite in vnderstanding: but that his heart may be discouered.
3 When the wicked commeth, then commeth contempt, and with the vile man reproch.
4 The words of a mans mouth are like deepe waters, and the welspring of wisdome is like a flowing riuer.
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