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Proverbs 18:19
A brother offended is harder to winne then a strong citie, and their contentions are like the barre of a palace.
Proverbs 18:19 · Geneva 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.
An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes 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.
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In context
16 A mans gift enlargeth him, and leadeth him before great men.
17 He that is first in his owne cause, is iust: then commeth his neighbour, and maketh inquirie of him.
18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and maketh a partition among the mightie.
19 A brother offended is harder to winne then a strong citie, and their contentions are like the barre of a palace.
20 With the fruite of a mans mouth shall his belly be satisfied, and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
21 Death and life are in the power of ye tongue, and they that loue it, shall eate the fruite thereof.
22 He that findeth a wife, findeth a good thing, and receiueth fauour of the Lord.
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