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


In Context

15 A wise heart shall acquire knowledge: and the ear of the wise seeketh instruction.

16 A man's gift enlargeth his may, and maketh him room before princes.

17 The just is first accuser of himself: his friend cometh, and shall search him.

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

19 A brother that is helped by his brother, is like a strong city: and judgments are like the bars of cities.

20 Of the fruit of a man's mouth shall his belly be satisfied: and the offspring of his lips shall fill him.

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 American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

18:18The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth 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.