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Proverbs 18:16-18
Living Bible
Proverbs 18:16-18
Living Bible
16 A gift does wonders; it will bring you before men of importance!
17 Any story sounds true until someone tells the other side and sets the record straight.
18 A coin toss[a] ends arguments and settles disputes between powerful opponents.
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- Proverbs 18:18 A coin toss, literally, “The lot.”
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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