Verse 18
Proverbs 18:18
Noah Webster Bible
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The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
Original Language Text
hebrew
מִ֭דְיָנִים יַשְׁבִּ֣ית הַ/גּוֹרָ֑ל וּ/בֵ֖ין עֲצוּמִ֣ים יַפְרִֽיד
English Translation
The lot will stop the Midianites, and between the mighty, it will separate.
AI translation from hebrew via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 18 Context
1
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
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A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may reveal itself.
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When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
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The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the well-spring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
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It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
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A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
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A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
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The words of a tale-bearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
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9
He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.
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10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
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11
The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own conceit.
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12
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor is humility.
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13
He that answereth a matter before he heareth it , it is folly and shame to him.
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14
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
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15
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
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16
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.
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17
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbor cometh and searcheth him.
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18
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
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A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars o...
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20
A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shal...
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21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit of it.
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22
Whoever findeth a wife findeth a good thing , and obtaineth favor from the LORD.
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23
The poor useth entreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.
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A man that hath friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than...
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