Proverbs 18:1
King James Version (KJV)
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He that separateth himself seeketh [his own] desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.
World English Bible (WEB)
An unfriendly man pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment.
Proverbs 18:1 Cross References
My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;
Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;
If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:
See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
