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.

WEB - An unfriendly man pursues selfishness, And defies all sound judgment.

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

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