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


In Context

15 The heart of an intelligent man 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 is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

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 contentions are as the bars of a palace.

20 A man's belly is satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; with the increase of his lips is he 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 American Standard Version 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.