Proverbs 16:33
The lot is thrown into the lap, but the Lord makes every decision.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.
In Context
32Better to be slow to anger than to be powerful, better to have self-control than to conquer a town.
Cross References
Numbers 26:55The land has to be divided up by casting lots. Everyone shall receive their allotted land based on the name of their ancestor's tribe.
Joshua 18:5They are to divide the land into seven parts, up to the boundary of Judah's land in the south and Joseph's land in the north.
Judges 20:9This is what we're going to do to Gibeah: we will attack it with our forces chosen by lot.
1 Samuel 14:42Then Saul said, “Cast lots between me and my son Jonathan.” Jonathan was selected.
Proverbs 18:18Casting lots can end disputes and decide between powerful people.
Jonah 1:7Then the sailors said to each other, “Let's draw lots so we can find out who's to blame for this disaster that's fallen on us.” They drew lots and Jonah's name was came up.
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 →