Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 18:1
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Berean Standard Bible
He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
King James Version
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh [and] intermeddleth with all wisdom.
World English Bible
A man who isolates himself pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment.
American Standard Version
He that separateth himself seeketh [his own] desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 18
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.
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