Proverbs 16:33 Parallel Translations
NASB: The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from the LORD. (NASB ©1995)
GWT: The dice are thrown, but the LORD determines every outcome.(GOD'S WORD®)
KJV: The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.
ASV: The lot is cast into the lap; But the whole disposing thereof is of Jehovah.
BBE: A thing may be put to the decision of chance, but it comes about through the Lord.
DBY: The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole decision is of Jehovah.
ERV: The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.
JPS: The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.
WBS: The lot is cast into the lap: but the whole disposing of it is from the LORD.
WEB: The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from Yahweh.
YLT: Into the centre is the lot cast, And from Jehovah is all its judgment!
Proverbs 16:33 Cross References
XREF:Proverbs 18:18 The cast lot puts an end to strife And decides between the mighty ones.

Proverbs 29:26 Many seek the ruler's favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD. (NASB ©1995)
Commentaries and Concordances
GSB: 16:33 The lot is cast into the lap; but its whole disposing [is] {p} from the LORD.
(p) So that there is nothing that ought to be attributed to fortune: for all things are determined in the counsel of God which will come to pass.
WES: 16:33 The lot - As the ancient practice was in deciding doubtful things. The event of which though casual to men, is directed by God's providence.
MHC: 16:27,28. Ungodly men bestow more pains to do mischief than would be needful to do good. The whisperer separates friends: what a hateful, but how common a character! 29,30. Some do all the mischief they can by force and violence, and are blind to the result. 31. Old people especially should be found in the way of religion and godliness. 32. To overcome our own passions, requires more steady management, than obtaining victory over an enemy. 33. All the disposal of Providence concerning our affairs, we must look upon to be the determining what we referred to God; and we must be reconciled to them accordingly. Blessed are those that give themselves up to the will of God; for he knows what is good for them.
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