Proverbs 18:18

New American Bible - revised edition

The lot puts an end to disputes, and decides a controversy between the mighty.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 24:31

They too, in the same manner as their kinsmen, the sons of Aaron, cast lots in the presence of King David, Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of the priestly and levitical families; the more important family did so in the same way as the less important one.

1 Chronicles 6:63

Across the Jordan at Jericho (that is, east of the Jordan) they received from the tribe of Reuben: Bezer in the desert with its pasture lands, Jahzah with its pasture lands,

Nehemiah 11:1

The administrators took up residence in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one man in ten to reside in Jerusalem, the holy city, while the other nine would remain in the other cities.

Proverbs 16:33

Into the bag the lot is cast, but from the Lord comes every decision.

Proverbs 18:17

Those who plead the case first seem to be in the right; then the opponent comes and cross-examines them.

Proverbs 18:19

A brother offended is more unyielding than a stronghold; such strife is more daunting than castle gates.

Joshua 14:2

their heritage by lot, as the Lord had commanded through Moses concerning the remaining nine and a half tribes.

1 Samuel 14:41

And Saul said to the Lord, the God of Israel: “Why did you not answer your servant this time? If the blame for this resides in me or my son Jonathan, Lord, God of Israel, respond with Urim; but if this guilt is in your people Israel, respond with Thummim.” Jonathan and Saul were designated, and the people went free.

1 Samuel 14:42

Saul then said, “Cast lots between me and my son Jonathan.” And Jonathan was designated.