Read the Bible
KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE

Proverbs 18:18–19

TEXT EDITION
Pure Cambridge Edition selected
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.
Share
Email linkOpen a new message in your email app
Read chapter
More
Report an issueTell us about a text or study problem

PASSAGE SELECTION

Build from either side

2 selected · 8 available

Choose up to 10 verses in this chapter. The study tools update with the selected passage.

SCRIPTURE WITH SCRIPTURE

Cross References

10 Essential passages are open for comparison.

Reference depth

From verse 18

  1. Proverbs 16:33Rank 1 from verse 18
    Open

    33The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.

  2. Nehemiah 11:1Rank 2 from verse 18
    Open

    1AND 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.

  3. 1 Chronicles 24:31Rank 3 from verse 18
    Open

    31These likewise cast lots over against their brethren the sons of Aaron in the presence of David the king, and Zadok, and Ahimelech, and the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites, even the principal fathers over against their younger brethren.

  4. 1 Chronicles 6:63Rank 4 from verse 18
    Open

    63Unto the sons of Merari were given by lot, throughout their families, out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities.

  5. 1 Samuel 10:21–27Rank 5 from verse 18
    Open

    21When he had caused the tribe of Benjamin to come near by their families, the family of Matri was taken, and Saul the son of Kish was taken: and when they sought him, he could not be found.

    22Therefore they inquired of the Lord further, if the man should yet come thither. And the Lord answered, Behold, he hath hid himself among the stuff.

    23And they ran and fetched him thence: and when he stood among the people, he was higher than any of the people from his shoulders and upward.

    24And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the Lord hath chosen, that there is none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king.

    25Then Samuel told the people the manner of the kingdom, and wrote it in a book, and laid it up before the Lord. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house.

    26¶ And Saul also went home to Gibeah; and there went with him a band of men, whose hearts God had touched.

    27But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace.

From verse 19

  1. Proverbs 16:32Rank 1 from verse 19
    Open

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

  2. Acts 15:39Rank 2 from verse 19
    Open

    39And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;

  3. Proverbs 6:19Rank 3 from verse 19
    Open

    19A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

  4. 1 Kings 12:16Rank 4 from verse 19
    Open

    16¶ So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So Israel departed unto their tents.

  5. Genesis 37:3–5Rank 5 from verse 19
    Open

    3Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours.

    4And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him.

    5¶ And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more.

WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE

Definitions

Open a word for its full definition and concordance.

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 18:18

COMBINED MEANING

lot

↗

1. An object cast or drawn to decide or assign a matter. 2. A portion, inheritance, office, place, or condition assigned or allotted.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

cease

↗

To stop or leave off, to come to an end, or to cause something to stop or end.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

parteth

↗

Third-person singular present form of part, meaning to divide, separate, depart, or share.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

mighty

↗

Possessing or displaying great strength, power, ability, rank, or effect.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 18:19

COMBINED MEANING

brother

↗

Sense 1: A male sibling; a near kinsman. Sense 2: A fellow member of a people or faith.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

offended

↗

Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of offend. Sense 1: To transgress, sin, or act wrongly against. Sense 2: To displease or scandalize; to cause oneself or another to stumble or fall into sin.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

won

↗

Gained, acquired, conquered, or brought over by persuasion or conduct.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

strong

↗

Having great power, might, firmness, courage, capacity, influence, defence, health, intensity, or ability to act, endure, resist, overcome, or support.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

like

↗

Sense 1: Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely. Sense 2: A like person or thing; an equal or counterpart. Sense 3: To please, choose, or regard with favour.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

bars

↗

Sense 1: Rigid rods, crosspieces, or bolts used to join, strengthen, close, or secure a structure or gate. Sense 2: Figuratively, strong barriers, bonds, or restraints.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

castle

↗

A house fortified for defense against an enemy; a fortress.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

READ THE PASSAGE

View in context

Nearby verses · passage boundary unavailable · Proverbs 18:17–20

The selected passage is highlighted. Context is a study aid.

18:17He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

18:18The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

Selected passage

18:19A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

Selected passage

18:20A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

LOCAL PASTOR DIRECTORY

Find a Pastor Near You

Enter a U.S. ZIP code to find nearby pastors committed to holding fast the faithful word.

Your ZIP is processed in this browser from local data. It is not sent to a ZIP lookup service or to a church. ZIP coordinates from GeoNames, licensed under CC BY 4.0.