18The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty.


In Context

15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

16 A man's gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.

17 He that pleadeth his cause first'seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.

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

19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city; And'such contentions are like the bars of a castle.

20 A man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.

Proverbs 18:18 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

18:18The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

18:18Casting the lot settles disputes and keeps strong opponents apart.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

18:18The lot suppresseth contentions, and determineth even between the mighty.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:18The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

18:18The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:18The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:18The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

18:18The lot causeth contentions to cease, And between the mighty it separateth.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

18:18The lot causes contentions to cease, and parts between the mighty.