19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

Read full chapter

19 A brother wronged(A) is more unyielding than a fortified city;
    disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.

Read full chapter

19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Read full chapter

Listening and Doing

19 My dear brothers and sisters,(A) take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak(B) and slow to become angry,

Read full chapter