Proverbs 18:19
A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
In context
16 A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before the great.
17 The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him. 18 The lot puts an end to quarrels and decides between powerful contenders. 19 A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle. 20 From the fruit of a man’s mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. 22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 18:19 in the KJV
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: And their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 18:19 in the NIV
A brother wronged is more unyielding than a fortified city; disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.