Proverbs 18:19

A brother offended is harder to be wonne then a strong citie: and their contentions are like the barres of a castle.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

A brother offended {is harder to be won} than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a citadel.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

A brother offended `is harder to be won' than a strong city; And `such' contentions are like the bars of a castle.
- American Standard Version (1901)

A brother wounded is like a strong town, and violent acts are like a locked tower.
- Basic English Bible

An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

A brother offended is [harder to be won] than a strong city; and contentions are as the bars of a palace.
- Darby Bible

A brother that is helped by his brother, is like a strong city: and judgments are like the bars of cities.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and such contentions are like the bars of a castle.
- English Revised Version

A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city; and disputes are like the bars of a castle.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 18:19

18:18 Parteth - Gives to every one what is right or meet.

18:20 Satisfied - Wise discourses tend to the satisfaction of the speaker, as well as to the good of the hearers.

18:21 Death and life - Are brought upon men by, the good or bad use of their tongues. Lovest - That love much talking.