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Selected Verse: Proverbs 18:18 - Strong Concordance
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Pr 18:18 |
Strong Concordance |
The lot [01486] causeth contentions [04079] to cease [07673], and parteth [06504] between the mighty [06099]. |
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King James |
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
| The lot--whose disposal is of God (Pro 16:13), may, properly used, be a right mode of settling disputes. |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
| Compare Pro 16:33 note. A tacit appeal to the Divine Judge gave a fairer prospect of a just decision than corruption Pro 18:16 or hasty onesidedness Pro 18:17. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| Parteth - Gives to every one what is right or meet. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| The lot causeth contentions to cease - See note on Pro 16:33. |
13 Righteous [06664] lips [08193] are the delight [07522] of kings [04428]; and they love [0157] him that speaketh [01696] right [03477].
17 He that is first [07223] in his own cause [07379] seemeth just [06662]; but his neighbour [07453] cometh [0935] [0935] and searcheth [02713] him.
16 A man's [0120] gift [04976] maketh room [07337] for him, and bringeth [05148] him before [06440] great men [01419].
33 The lot [01486] is cast [02904] into the lap [02436]; but the whole disposing [04941] thereof is of the LORD [03068].
33 The lot [01486] is cast [02904] into the lap [02436]; but the whole disposing [04941] thereof is of the LORD [03068].