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Proverbs 18:19

King James Version

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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American Standard Version

A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city; And such contentions are like the bars of a castle.

Christian Standard Bible

An offended brother is harder to reach than a fortified city, and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress.

English Standard Version

A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.

New American Standard Bible

A brother who is offended is harder to be won than a strong city, And quarrels are like the bars of a citadel.

New International Version

A brother wronged is more unyielding than a fortified city; disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.

New King James Version

A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a castle.

New Living Translation

An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city. Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars.

World English Bible

A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city. Disputes are like the bars of a fortress.