American Standard Version
"The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty. "
— Proverbs 18:18, American Standard Version
“The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.”
“The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart.”
“A toss of a coin ends disputes, and settles the issue between strong opponents.”
“The lot suppresseth contentions, and determineth even between the mighty.”
“The decision of chance puts an end to argument, parting the strong.”
“The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.”
The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
A man’s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.
He that pleadeth his cause first seemeth just; But his neighbor cometh and searcheth him out.
The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty.
A brother offendedis harder to be won than a strong city; Andsuchcontentions are like the bars of a castle.
A man’s belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.
Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.