Proverbs 18:19 KJV
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
Proverbs 18:17–21 KJV Chapter Context
17
He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
18
The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
19
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.
20
A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.