Proverbs 18:18
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
The lot causes contentions to cease, and parts between the mighty.
American King James Version (AKJV)
The lot causes contentions to cease, and parts between the mighty.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
The decision of chance puts an end to argument, parting the strong.
Webster's Revision
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
World English Bible
The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart.
English Revised Version (ERV)
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
Definitions for Proverbs 18:18
Clarke's Proverbs 18:18 Bible Commentary
The lot causeth contentions to cease - See note on Proverbs 16:33.
Barnes's Proverbs 18:18 Bible Commentary
Compare Proverbs 16:33 note. A tacit appeal to the Divine Judge gave a fairer prospect of a just decision than corruption Proverbs 18:16 or hasty onesidedness Proverbs 18:17.
Wesley's Proverbs 18:18 Bible Commentary
18:18 Parteth - Gives to every one what is right or meet.