Verse 18

Proverbs 18:18

Noah Webster Bible

18 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. Focus ↗
2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may reveal itself. Focus ↗
3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. Focus ↗
4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the well-spring of wisdom as a flowing brook. Focus ↗
5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment. Focus ↗
6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. Focus ↗
7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. Focus ↗
8 The words of a tale-bearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. Focus ↗
9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. Focus ↗
10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. Focus ↗
11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as a high wall in his own conceit. Focus ↗
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honor is humility. Focus ↗
13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it , it is folly and shame to him. Focus ↗
14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? Focus ↗
15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. Focus ↗
16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. Focus ↗
17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbor cometh and searcheth him. Focus ↗
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 their contentions are like the bars o... Focus ↗
20 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shal... Focus ↗
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit of it. Focus ↗
22 Whoever findeth a wife findeth a good thing , and obtaineth favor from the LORD. Focus ↗
23 The poor useth entreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. Focus ↗
24 A man that hath friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than... Focus ↗