KJV ORIGINAL
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
A person who isolates himself is only looking out for his own desires, and he argues against all good judgment.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is warning that someone who cuts themselves off from others becomes selfish and opposes wise advice.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb was written during a time when community wisdom and counsel from elders were highly valued in Hebrew culture. The ancient world emphasized that isolation from community often led to poor decision-making and moral decline. Solomon and other wisdom writers frequently contrasted the foolishness of going it alone with the safety found in multiple counselors.
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