19 An offended brother is harder to reach[a]
than a fortified city,
and quarrels are like the bars of a fortress.

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  1. 18:19 LXX, Syr, Tg, Vg read is stronger

19 An ally offended is stronger than a city;[a]
    such quarreling is like the bars of a castle.

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  1. 18.19 Gk Syr Vg Tg: Meaning of Heb uncertain