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1The lot puts an end to quarrels and decides between powerful contenders.
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A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
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2From the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.
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3Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.
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The poor use entreaties, but 8the rich answer roughly.
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A man of many companions may come to ruin, but 9there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Almeida Atualizada (Portuguese) AA
Provérbios 18:18
A sorte faz cessar os pleitos, e decide entre os poderosos.
King James Version KJV
Proverbs 18:18
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
New King James Version NKJV
Proverbs 18:18
Casting lots causes contentions to cease, And keeps the mighty apart.
Nova Versão Internacional NVIP
Provérbios 18:18
Lançar sortes resolve contendase decide questões entre poderosos.
The English Standard Version is published with the permission of Good News Publishers.
(English Standard Version - The Holy Bible Online)