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Proverbs 18:16-18
Evangelical Heritage Version

16 A person’s gift opens doors[a] for him.
It leads him into the presence of great people.
17 The first person to state his case appears to be right.
Then his neighbor comes and cross-examines him.
18 Casting lots[b] ends disputes and decides between powerful people.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 18:16 Or makes room
  2. Proverbs 18:18 This probably does not refer to the Urim and Thummim but to ordinary ways of making a choice, like a coin toss.
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