Proverbs 16:33
What does Proverbs 16:33 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 16:33 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The lot is cast into the lap; But the whole disposing thereof is of Jehovah.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The lot is cast into the lap; But the whole disposing thereof is of Jehovah.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A thing may be put to the decision of chance, but it comes about through the Lord.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Into the centre is the lot cast, And from Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> all its judgment!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Lots are cast into the lap, but they are disposed of by the Lord.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole decision is of Jehovah.
Context
v.32He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.
v.33This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 18:18
The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty.
- 1 Samuel 14:41
Therefore Saul said unto Jehovah, the God of Israel, Show the right. And Jonathan and Saul were taken by lot; but the people escaped.
- Numbers 26:55
Notwithstanding, the land shall be divided by lot: according to the names of the tribes of their fathers they shall inherit.
- Acts 1:26
And they gave lots for them; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
- Jonah 1:7
And they said every one to his fellow, Come, and let us cast lots, that we may know for whose cause this evil is upon us. So they cast lots, and the lot fell upon Jonah.
- Nehemiah 11:1
And the princes of the people dwelt in Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts in theothercities.
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