Proverbs 18:18 - Tree of Life Version

¹⁸ Casting lots ends quarrels and decides between mighty opponents.

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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 Tagairtí Cros

1 Chronicles 24:31

These also cast lots even as their kinsmen the sons of Aaron did in the presence of King David, Zadok, Ahimelech and the heads of the clans of the kohanim and the Levites—the families of the oldest just like those of his youngest brother.

1 Chronicles 6:63

and beyond the Jordan at Jericho, on the east side of the Jordan, from the tribe of Reuben, Bezer in the wilderness with its open land, Jahaz with its open land,

Nehemiah 11:1

So the leaders of the people dwelt in Jerusalem while the remainder of the people cast lots to bring one out of every ten to live in Jerusalem, the holy city, while the other nine remained in the other towns.

Proverbs 16:33

The lot is cast into the lap, but their very decision is from Adonai.

Proverbs 18:17

The first to state his case seems just, until another comes and cross-examines him.

Proverbs 18:19

An offended brother is more formidable than a fortified city, and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress.

Joshua 14:2

Their inheritance was by the lot, as Adonai had commanded by Moses’ hand, for the nine tribes and half-tribe.

1 Samuel 14:41

So Saul said to Adonai, “God of Israel, grant a perfect lot.” Jonathan and Saul were chosen, but the people were cleared.

1 Samuel 14:42

Then Saul said, “Cast the lots between me and my son Jonathan,” and Jonathan was taken.