Proverbs 18:19

Proverbs 18:19 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

19A brother wronged is more unyielding than a fortified city;

disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.

19A brother who is offended is harder to be won than a strong city,

And quarrels are like the bars of a citadel.

19A brother offended is harder to win over than a fortified city,

And contentions [separating families] are like the bars of a castle.

19An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city,

and disputes are like the bars of a castle.

19A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city;

And such contentions are like the bars of a castle.

19A brother offended is harder to winne then a strong citie, and their contentions are like the barre of a palace.

19A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city.

Disputes are like the bars of a fortress.

19A broken friendship is harder to handle than a city with high walls around it.

And arguing is like the locked gates of a mighty city.

19If you insult a relative,

it will be difficult to become friends with him again.

Arguments keep people apart,

like the walls of a strong city.

19A brother transgressed against is as a strong city, || And contentions as the bar of a palace.