Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

He who separates himself seeks his own desire,
He quarrels against all sound wisdom.

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

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

International Standard Version

Whoever isolates himself pursues selfish ends; he resists all sound advice.

A Conservative Version

He who desires to separate himself seeks excuses, and rages against all sound wisdom.

American Standard Version

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

Amplified

He who [willfully] separates himself [from God and man] seeks his own desire,
He quarrels against all sound wisdom.

Bible in Basic English

He who keeps himself separate for his private purpose goes against all good sense.

Darby Translation

He that separateth himself seeketh his pleasure, he is vehement against all sound wisdom.

Julia Smith Translation

He separating himself will Seek according to desire; he will be irritated with every purpose.

King James 2000

A man, having separated himself, seeks his own desire, and rages against all sound wisdom.

Lexham Expanded Bible

He who is selfish seeks a craving; against all sound judgment he shows contempt.

Modern King James verseion

He that separates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound wisdom.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

He accompanieth himself with all steadfast and healthsome doctrine, that hath a desire to it and is sequestered from company.

NET Bible

One who has isolated himself seeks his own desires; he rejects all sound judgment.

New Heart English Bible

An unfriendly man pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment.

The Emphasized Bible

A man seeketh, for satisfaction, going his own way, through all safe counsel, he breaketh.

Webster

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

World English Bible

An unfriendly man pursues selfishness, and defies all sound judgment.

Youngs Literal Translation

For an object of desire he who is separated doth seek, With all wisdom he intermeddleth.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
תּאוה 
Ta'avah 
Usage: 20

גּלע 
Gala` 
Usage: 3

Verse Info

Context Readings

How Fools Live

1 He who separates himself seeks his own desire,
He quarrels against all sound wisdom.
2 A fool (stupid person) does not like understanding when revealing his thoughts.

Cross References

Proverbs 2:1-6

My son, take my words to heart and treasure my commandments within you.

Proverbs 20:3

It is an honor for a man to cease from discord. Only fools start quarrels.

Ephesians 5:15-17

Be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise.

Jude 1:19

These cause divisions; they are sensual (worldly-minded) persons not having the Spirit.

Exodus 33:16

If you do go with us, everyone will know that you are pleased with your people and with me. That way, we will be different from the rest of the people on earth.

Proverbs 14:10

The heart knows its own bitterness; and no one else can share its joy.

Proverbs 20:19

A gossip reveals secrets. So avoid a man who speaks flattering words.

Proverbs 24:21

My son, respect Jehovah and the king. Do not associate with those who want to change things.

Zechariah 7:3

Therefore speak to the priests of the house of Jehovah of Hosts, and say to the prophets: Should I weep in the fifth month, separating myself, as I have done these many years?

Proverbs 17:14

Starting a quarrel is like releasing water [from a floodgate]. Therefore stop contention before it begins.

Proverbs 26:17

He who meddles in someone else's quarrel is like one who takes a dog by the ears.

Isaiah 26:8-9

Yes, Jehovah, walking in the way of your Laws, we wait for you. Your name and your fame are the desire of our hearts.

Jeremiah 15:17

I did not spend my time with other people laughing and having a good time. In obedience to your orders I stayed by myself and was filled with anger.

Matthew 13:11

He responded: You are allowed to know the divine secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but it is not for others to know. (The Greek word for you is plural and is applied to the disciples as a group.)

Matthew 13:44

The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field. A man found the treasure and hid it again in the field. He is so filled with joy he sells everything he owns and buys the field.

Mark 1:35

Early in the morning, long before daybreak, Jesus awoke and went into the wilderness to pray.

Mark 4:11

He told them: The secret of the kingdom of God is given to you. Illustrations are spoken to outsiders.

Romans 1:1

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, appointed (set apart) for the good news of God,

2 Corinthians 6:17

Therefore come out from among them and be separate (set off) (severed from them) (excluded from them), said Jehovah. Do not touch the unclean thing and I will receive you. (Isaiah 52:11) (Jeremiah 51:45)

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