Proverbs 16:33
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.
In Context
Cross References
Numbers 26:55Indeed, the land must be divided by lot; they shall receive their inheritance according to the names of the tribes of their fathers.
Joshua 18:5and divide the land into seven portions. Judah shall remain in their territory in the south, and the house of Joseph shall remain in their territory in the north.
Judges 20:9Now this is what we will do to Gibeah: We will go against it as the lot dictates.
1 Samuel 14:42Then Saul said, “Cast the lot between me and my son Jonathan.” And Jonathan was selected.
Proverbs 18:18Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates strong opponents.
Jonah 1:7“Come!” said the sailors to one another. “Let us cast lots to find out who is responsible for this calamity that is upon us.” So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:33
32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. This recommends the grace of meekness to us, which will well become us all, particularly the hoary head, v. 31 . Observe, 1. The nature of it. It is to be slow to anger, not easily put into a passion, nor apt to resent provocation, taking time to consider before we suffer our passion to break out, that it may not transgress due bounds, so slow in our motions towards anger that we may be quickly stopped… Read the whole commentary →