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Proverbs 18:18

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¶ The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

The lot {H1486} causeth contentions {H4079} to cease {H7673}, and parteth {H6504} between the mighty {H6099}.

Casting lots puts an end to strife and separates powerful disputants.

Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates strong opponents.

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

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Cross-References

  • Proverbs 16:33 (6 votes)

    ¶ The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof [is] of the LORD.

  • Nehemiah 11:1 (3 votes)

    ¶ And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts [to dwell] in [other] cities.

  • 1 Chronicles 24:31 (2 votes)

    These likewise cast lots over against their brethren the sons of Aaron in the presence of David the king, and Zadok, and Ahimelech, and the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites, even the principal fathers over against their younger brethren.

  • 1 Chronicles 6:63 (2 votes)

    Unto the sons of Merari [were given] by lot, throughout their families, out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities.

  • Joshua 14:2 (2 votes)

    By lot [was] their inheritance, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses, for the nine tribes, and [for] the half tribe.

  • 1 Samuel 10:21 (2 votes)

    When he had caused the tribe of Benjamin to come near by their families, the family of Matri was taken, and Saul the son of Kish was taken: and when they sought him, he could not be found.

  • 1 Samuel 10:27 (2 votes)

    But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace.