Proverbs 18:1

Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 18:1

BSB
He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
AKJV
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeks and intermeddles with all wisdom.
CPDV
Whoever has a will to withdraw from a friend, seeks occasions; he shall be reproached at all times.
ERV
He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, and rageth against all sound wisdom.
NHEB
An unfriendly man pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment.
SMT
He separating himself will seek according to desire; he will be irritated with every purpose.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 18:1

ThroughdesireH8378Noun FeminineamanhavingseparatedH6504VerbhimselfseekethH1245VerbandintermeddlethH1566VerbwithallwisdomH8454Noun Feminine

Commentary for Proverbs 18:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 18:1
Summary
Self-isolation leads to reckless knowledge-seeking
Event
Description of isolated behavior
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom