Proverbs 16:33

New English Translation

The dice are thrown into the lap, but their every decision is from the Lord.

Cross References

Nehemiah 11:1

So the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, while the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of every ten to settle in Jerusalem, the holy city, while the other nine remained in other cities.

Proverbs 16:32

Better to be slow to anger than to be a mighty warrior, and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city.

Proverbs 18:18

A toss of a coin ends disputes, and settles the issue between strong opponents.

Proverbs 29:26

Many people seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the Lord that one receives justice.

Ezekiel 21:21

For the king of Babylon stands at the fork in the road at the head of the two routes. He looks for omens: He shakes arrows, he consults idols, he examines animal livers.

Leviticus 16:8

and Aaron is to cast lots over the two goats, one lot for the Lord and one lot for Azazel.

Jonah 1:7

The sailors said to one another, “Come on, let’s cast lots to find out whose fault it is that this disaster has overtaken us.” So they cast lots, and Jonah was singled out.

Acts 1:26

Then they cast lots for them, and the one chosen was Matthias; so he was counted with the eleven apostles.

Joshua 18:10

Joshua drew lots for them in Shiloh before the Lord and divided the land among the Israelites according to their allotted portions.

Joshua 18:5

Divide it into seven regions. Judah will stay in its territory in the south, and the family of Joseph in its territory in the north.

Joshua 7:14

In the morning you must approach in tribal order. The tribe the Lord selects must approach by clans. The clan the Lord selects must approach by families. The family the Lord selects must approach man by man.

Judges 20:9

Now this is what we will do to Gibeah: We will attack the city as the lot dictates.

1 Samuel 10:19

But today you have rejected your God who saves you from all your trouble and distress. You have said, “No! Appoint a king over us.” Now take your positions before the Lord by your tribes and by your clans.’”