King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh [and] intermeddleth with all wisdom.
Complete Jewish Bible:
He who separates himself indulges his desires and shows contempt for sound advice of any kind.
Berean Standard Bible:
He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
American Standard Version:
He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Through desire{H8378} a man, having separated{H6504} himself, seeketh{H1245} and intermeddleth{H1566} with all wisdom{H8454}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Ephesians 5:15
- See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
Ephesians 5:17
- Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord [is].
Proverbs 2:1
- ¶ My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
Proverbs 2:6
- For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 20:3
- ¶ [It is] an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
Jeremiah 15:17
- I sat not in the assembly of the mockers, nor rejoiced; I sat alone because of thy hand: for thou hast filled me with indignation.
Proverbs 24:21
- ¶ My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: [and] meddle not with them that are given to change:
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Commentary for Proverbs 18:1
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8378
There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תַּאֲוָה
Transliteration: taʼăvâh
Pronunciation: tah-av-aw'
Description: from אָוָה (abbreviated); a longing; by implication, a delight (subjectively, satisfaction, objectively, a charm); dainty, desire, [idiom] exceedingly, [idiom] greedily, lust(ing), pleasant. See also קִבְרוֹת הַתַּאֲוָה. - Strong's Number: H6504
There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּרַד
Transliteration: pârad
Pronunciation: paw-rad'
Description: a primitive root; to break through, i.e. spread or separate (oneself); disperse, divide, be out of joint, part, scatter (abroad), separate (self), sever self, stretch, sunder. - Strong's Number: H1245
There are 215 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּקַשׁ
Transliteration: bâqash
Pronunciation: baw-kash'
Description: a primitive root; to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after; ask, beg, beseech, desire, enquire, get, make inquisition, procure, (make) request, require, seek (for). - Strong's Number: H1566
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גָּלַע
Transliteration: gâlaʻ
Pronunciation: gaw-lah'
Description: a primitive root; to be obstinate; (inter-) meddle (with). - Strong's Number: H8454
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תּוּשִׁיָּה
Transliteration: tûwshîyâh
Pronunciation: too-shee-yaw'
Description: or תֻּשִׁיָּה; from an unused root probably meaning to substantiate; support or (by implication) ability, i.e. (direct) help, (in purpose) an undertaking, (intellectual) understanding; enterprise, that which (thing as it) is, substance, (sound) wisdom, working.