Catholic Public Domain Version
"Casting a lot suppresses contentions and passes judgment, even among the powerful. "
— Proverbs 18:18, Catholic Public Domain Version
“The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.”
“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.”
A prudent heart shall possess knowledge. And the ear of the wise seeks doctrine.
A man’s gift expands his way and makes space for him before leaders.
The just is the first accuser of himself; his friend arrives and shall investigate him.
Casting a lot suppresses contentions and passes judgment, even among the powerful.
A brother who is helped by a brother is like a reinforced city, and judgments are like the bars of cities.
From the fruit of a man’s mouth shall his belly be filled. And the harvest of his own lips shall satisfy him.
Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Whoever values it shall eat from its fruits.