Proverbs 18:18 - Easy To Read Version

¹⁸ If two powerful people are arguing, throwing lots {\cf2\super [25]} may be the best way to decide the argument.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁸ The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁸ To cast lots puts an end to disputes and decides between powerful contenders.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁸ The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty.

Common English Bible

¹⁸ The dice settle conflicts and keep strong opponents apart.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁸ Casting a lot suppresses contentions and passes judgment, even among the powerful.

Proverbs 18:18 Referencias Cruzadas

Proverbs 16:33

The person who respects the Lord is learning to be wise. A person must be humble before he can truly respect the Lord.

Nehemiah 11:1

Now the leaders of the people of Israel moved into the city of Jerusalem. The other people of Israel had to decide who else would move into the city. So they threw lots, {\cf2\super [68]} and one out of every ten people had to live in Jerusalem, the holy city. The other nine people could live in their own home towns.

1 Chronicles 24:31

They \{were chosen for special jobs\}. They threw lots {\cf2\super [268]} like their relatives, the priests. The priests were Aaron’s descendants. {\cf2\super [269]} They threw lots in front of David the king, Zadok, Ahimelech, and the leaders of the priests’ and Levite families. The older families and the younger families were treated the same when their jobs were chosen.

1 Chronicles 6:63

The family groups that were the descendants {\cf2\super [67]} of Merari got 12 cities. They got those cities from the family groups of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. They got those cities by throwing lots. {\cf2\super [68]}

1 Samuel 14:42

Saul said, “Throw them again to show who is guilty—me or my son Jonathan.” Jonathan was chosen.

Joshua 14:2

The Lord had commanded Moses long ago the way he wanted the people to choose their land. The people of the nine and a half family groups threw lots [54] to decide which land they would get.

Proverbs 18:17

The first person to speak always seems right until someone comes and questions him.

Proverbs 18:19

If you insult your friend, then he will be harder to win back than a city with strong walls. And arguments separate people like palace gates with strong bars across them.

1 Samuel 14:41

Then Saul prayed, “Lord, God of Israel, why haven’t you answered your servant today? If I or my son Jonathan have sinned, Lord God of Israel, give Urim. If your people Israel have sinned, give Thummim. [133]