Proverbs 18:19

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 18:19

BSB
An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.
AKJV
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
CPDV
A brother who is helped by a brother is like a reinforced city, and judgments are like the bars of cities.
ERV
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and such contentions are like the bars of a castle.
NHEB
A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city; and disputes are like the bars of a fortress.
SMT
A brother falling away, above a city of strength; and strifes as the bars of a fortress.

Commentary for Proverbs 18:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 18:19
Summary
Broken relationships harder than fortified cities.
Event
Offended brother becomes hostile
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom