19 A brother offended is harder to win than a strong city, And contentions are like the bars of a castle.
19 A brother transgressed against is as a strong city, And contentions as the bar of a palace.
19 A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
19 An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city. Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars.