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What does Proverbs 18:19 mean?

"A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city; and disputes are like the bars of a fortress."

— Proverbs 18:19 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

16

A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.

17

He who pleads his cause first seems right; until another comes and questions him.

18

The lot settles disputes, and keeps strong ones apart.

19

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

20

A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.

21

Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.

22

Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh.

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