It was customary sometimes to refer matters to God, by casting lots, with solemn prayer. The profaning the lot, by using it in matters of diversion, or coveting what belongs to others, forms an objection to this now.
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Proverbs 18:18
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commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 18:1-24EXPOSITIONJoseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 18:17-21Evils of the tongue and of contention I. THE FOLLY OF HASTE IN DEBATE. (Proverbs 18:17.) "One tale is good till another be told." This saw holds good of private life, of lawsuits, of controversies in philosophy and theo…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Proverbs 18:18Note, 1. Contentions commonly happen among the mighty, that are jealous for their honour and right and stand upon the punctilios of both, that are confident of their being able to make their part good and therefore will…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 18:18The lot causeth contentions to cease (comp. Proverbs 16:33). If this verse is taken in connection with the preceding, it refers to the decision in doubtful cases, where the evidence is conflicting and ordinary investiga…Joseph S. Exell and contributors