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


In Context

15 The heart of the intelligent getteth knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

16 The gift of a man maketh room for him, And before the great it leadeth him.

17 Righteous is the first in his own cause, His neighbour cometh and hath searched him.

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

19 A brother transgressed against is as a strong city, And contentions as the bar of a palace.

20 From the fruit of a man's mouth is his belly satisfied, From the increase of his lips he is 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 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 American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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