Matthew Henry · Verse 1
If we would get knowledge and grace, we must try all methods of improving ourselves.
Proverbs 18:1
An unfriendly man pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment.
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WEBBE
A man who isolates himself pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgement.
BSB
He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
KJV
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
ASV
He that separateth himself seeketh [his own] desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.
BBE
He who keeps himself separate for his private purpose goes against all good sense.
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