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

20 From the fruit of his mouth a man’s stomach is satisfied;
he is filled with the product of his lips.(A)

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Footnotes

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

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

20 From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled;
    with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied.(B)

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