James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Proverbs 18:1-24
In these chapters we have a series of exhortations to a life of godliness expressed in general terms about as follows: 1. Confidence in God as a wise ruler (chap. 16) 2. A disposition of peacefulness and contentment (chap. 17) 3. The virtues of affability, fidelity, and others of a social nature (chap. 18) 4. Humility and meekness (chap. 19) 5. Sobriety, diligence and kindness (chap. 21) 6. Justice, patience, submission (chap. 21) 7. The attainment and preservation of a good name (chap. 22) 8.... read more
Geneva Study Bible - Proverbs 18:18
18:18 The lot {l} causeth contentions to cease, and {m} parteth between the mighty.(l) If a controversy cannot otherwise be decided, it is best to cast lots to know whose the thing will be.(m) Appeases their controversy, who are so stout that they cannot otherwise be pacified. read more