Proverbs 18:18-20

Good News Translation

¹⁸ If two powerful people are opposing each other in court, casting lots can settle the issue.

¹⁹ Help your relatives and they will protect you like a strong city wall,^[a] but if you quarrel with them, they will close their doors to you.

²⁰ You will have to live with the consequences of everything you say.