Proverbs 18:18

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

The best way to settle an argument between two powerful people may be to use lots.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:33

People might throw lots to make a decision, but the answer always comes from the Lord.

Nehemiah 11:1

Now the leaders of the Israelites moved into the city of Jerusalem. The rest of the people used lots to decide who else should move there with the leaders. They chose a tenth of the people to live in Jerusalem, the holy city. The rest of the people stayed in their own towns.

1 Chronicles 24:31

They were chosen for special jobs by throwing lots, like their relatives, the priests. The priests were Aaron’s descendants. They threw lots in front of King David, 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 tribes that were the descendants of Merari got 12 cities. They got the cities from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. They got them by throwing lots.

1 Samuel 14:42

Saul said, “Throw them again to show the guilty one—me or my son Jonathan.” Jonathan was shown to be the one.

Joshua 14:2

The Lord had commanded Moses long ago how he wanted the people to choose their land. The people of the nine and a half tribes threw lots to decide which land they would get.

Proverbs 18:17

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

Proverbs 18:19

An insulted brother is harder to win back than a city with strong walls. Arguments separate people like the strong bars of a palace gate.

1 Samuel 14:41

Then Saul prayed, “Lord, God of Israel, why haven’t you answered me today? Show us who sinned. If it was I or my son Jonathan, give Urim. But if it was your people Israel who sinned, give Thummim.” Saul and Jonathan were shown to be the ones who sinned, and the people went free.