Proverbs 18:18-19
Proverbs 18:18-19 The Message (MSG)
You may have to draw straws when faced with a tough decision. Do a favor and win a friend forever; nothing can untie that bond.
Proverbs 18:18-19 King James Version (KJV)
The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty. A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: And their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
Proverbs 18:18-19 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The cast lot puts an end to strife And decides between the mighty ones. A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a citadel.
Proverbs 18:18-19 New Century Version (NCV)
Throwing lots can settle arguments and keep the two sides from fighting. A brother who has been insulted is harder to win back than a walled city, and arguments separate people like the barred gates of a palace.
Proverbs 18:18-19 American Standard Version (ASV)
The lot causeth contentions to cease, And parteth between the mighty. A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city; And such contentions are like the bars of a castle.
Proverbs 18:18-19 New International Version (NIV)
Casting the lot settles disputes and keeps strong opponents apart. A brother wronged is more unyielding than a fortified city; disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.
Proverbs 18:18-19 New King James Version (NKJV)
Casting lots causes contentions to cease, And keeps the mighty apart. A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a castle.
Proverbs 18:18-19 Amplified Bible (AMP)
To cast lots puts an end to quarrels And decides between powerful contenders. A brother offended is harder to win over than a fortified city, And contentions [separating families] are like the bars of a castle.
Proverbs 18:18-19 New Living Translation (NLT)
Flipping a coin can end arguments; it settles disputes between powerful opponents. An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city. Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars.
Proverbs 18:18-19 The Passion Translation (TPT)
A coin toss resolves a dispute and can put an argument to rest between formidable opponents. It is easier to conquer a strong city than to win back a friend whom you’ve offended. Their walls go up, making it nearly impossible to win them back.