Berean Standard Bible
“The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.”
This verse closes a chapter of proverbs about God's control over human plans. In ancient Israel, casting lots was a way of seeking a decision that people trusted God to direct.
Open Study notes above for the full note.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
World English Bible (WEB)
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from Yahweh.
King James Version (KJV)
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The lot is cast into the lap; But the whole disposing thereof is of Jehovah.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
A thing may be put to the decision of chance, but it comes about through the Lord.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
La suerte se echa en el seno: mas de Jehová es el juicio de ella.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Se puede echar suertes, pero el Señor es quien decide el resultado.
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