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

Through desire {H8378} a man, having separated {H6504} himself, seeketh {H1245} and intermeddleth {H1566} with all wisdom {H8454}.

He who separates himself indulges his desires and shows contempt for sound advice of any kind.

He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.

He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.

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Cross-References

  • Ephesians 5:15 (19 votes)

    See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

  • Ephesians 5:17 (19 votes)

    Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord [is].

  • Proverbs 2:1 (12 votes)

    ¶ My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;

  • Proverbs 2:6 (12 votes)

    For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding.

  • Proverbs 20:3 (12 votes)

    ¶ [It is] an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.

  • Jeremiah 15:17 (10 votes)

    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 (10 votes)

    ¶ My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: [and] meddle not with them that are given to change: