| Geneva Study Bible 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. Wesley's Notes 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. Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary 33. Seemingly the most fortuitous events are ordered by God. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 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. | 
