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Proverbs 18:19
An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.
Proverbs 18:19 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 18:19 in other translations
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city. Disputes are like the bars of a fortress.
A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city; and disputes are like the bars of a castle.
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In context
16 A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.
17 The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
18 Casting the lot ends quarrels and separates strong opponents.
19 An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.
20 From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.
21 Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.
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