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18 The lot will put an end to disputes,
    and between powerful contenders it will decide.
19 A brother who is offended is worse than a city of strength,
    and quarrels are like the bars of a fortification.
20 From the fruit of a man’s mouth, his stomach will be satisfied,
    as for the yield of his lips, it will satisfy.

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18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

20 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

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