16 A person’s (A)gift makes room for him
And brings him before great people.
17 The first [a]to plead his case seems right,
Until [b]another comes and examines him.
18 The cast (B)lot puts an end to quarrels,
And [c]decides between the mighty ones.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 18:17 Lit in his plea
  2. Proverbs 18:17 Lit his neighbor
  3. Proverbs 18:18 Lit makes a division

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