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Proverbs 18:16-18
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 18:16-18
New American Standard Bible
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.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:17 Lit in his plea
- Proverbs 18:17 Lit his neighbor
- Proverbs 18:18 Lit makes a division
Proverbs 18:16-18
New International Version
Proverbs 18:16-18
New International Version
16 A gift(A) opens the way
and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.
17 In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right,
until someone comes forward and cross-examines.
18 Casting the lot settles disputes(B)
and keeps strong opponents apart.
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