Proverbs 16:33
The lots are cast into the lap, 1 but the decision is from Yahweh.
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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 26:55However, the land must be divided by random lots. They must inherit the land as it will be divided among their ancestors' tribes.
Joshua 18:5They will divide it into seven sections. Judah will remain in their territory on the south, and the house of Joseph will continue in their territory in the north.
Judges 20:9But now this is what we must do to Gibeah: We will attack it as the lot directs us.
1 Samuel 14:42Then Saul said, “Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son.” Then Jonathan was taken by lot.
Proverbs 18:18Casting the lot settles disputes 1 and separates strong opponents. 1
Jonah 1:7They all said to each other, “Come, let us cast lots, so that we may know who is the cause of this evil that is happening to us.” So they threw lots, and the lot fell to 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 →