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Proverbs 16:33

God's will and callingGod's power and sovereigntyGuidance and decisions

31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.
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BSB
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
KJV
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.
WEB
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
ASV
The lot is cast into the lap; But the whole disposing thereof is of Jehovah.
DARBY
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole decision is of Jehovah.
BLB
Into the lap the lot is cast, and all its judgment [is] from YHWH.
ÅB
I kappens fold ristes loddet, men avgjørelsen kommer alltid fra Herren.
OTB
Loddet kastes i fanget, men dets hver beslutning kommer fra Herren.
B1930
I kappens fold rystes loddet, men avgjørelsen kommer alltid fra Herren.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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  • Proverbs 18:18

    The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

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  • 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.

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  • Acts 1:26

    And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

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  • Proverbs 29:26

    Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD.

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  • 1 Samuel 14:41–42

    Therefore Saul said unto the LORD God of Israel, Give a perfect lot. And Saul and Jonathan were taken: but the people escaped.

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  • Nehemiah 11:1

    And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts to dwell in other cities.

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  • Joshua 18:5

    And they shall divide it into seven parts: Judah shall abide in their coast on the south, and the house of Joseph shall abide in their coasts on the north.

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  • Joshua 7:14

    In the morning therefore ye shall be brought according to your tribes: and it shall be, that the tribe which the LORD taketh shall come according to the families thereof; and the family which the LORD shall take shall come by households; and the household which the LORD shall take shall come man by man.

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