Verse Comparison: Proverbs 18:1
American Standard Version
He that separateth himself seeketh `his own' desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.
Amplified® Bible
HE WHO willfully separates {and} estranges himself [from God and man] seeks his own desire {and} pretext to break out against all wise {and} sound judgment.
Contemporary English Version
It's selfish and stupid to think only of yourself and to sneer at people who have sense.
Darby English Version
He that separateth himself seeketh [his] pleasure, he is vehement against all sound wisdom.
Good News Bible
People who do not get along with others are interested only in themselves; they will disagree with what everyone else knows is right.
King James Version
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
New American Standard Bible
He who separates himself seeks {his own} desire, He quarrels against all sound wisdom.
New International Version
An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends;
he defies all sound judgment.
New King James Version
A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire;
He rages against all wise judgment.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who separates himself seeks his own desire, He quarrels against all sound wisdom.
Revised Standard Version
He who is estranged seeks pretexts to break out against all sound judgment.
Young's Literal Translation
For `an object of' desire he who is separated doth seek, With all wisdom he intermeddleth.
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