“To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding” (Proverbs 1:2).

That’s why!

I want to have that kind of interest.

Of late, it seems most of the little reading I do is for entertainment and relaxation.

This reminds me of my need for meatier reading.

Such as is found in this book.

Oh for a heart to thirst for wisdom, instruction, and understanding…like a hart pants after water.

What is God trying to get through to me in Proverbs 18:1?

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

The thirst of a panting hart drives it to water. He separates himself from all other activities and pursuits in order to find that thirst-quenching water.

I desire wisdom. I desire God. Or at least I say I desire God and wisdom.

But from what have I “separated myself” to seek after Him?

Mark gets up to consult his Spanish Bible. Returns, puzzled.

OK, here’s how I translate the Reina-Valera 1960 Bible’s rendition of this verse:

“The one who strays does so looking for his desire, and he meddles in all business.”

Is it just me, or does that communicate a vastly different message than does the King James Version?!