^16-19 For there are six things the Lord hates—no, seven: haughtiness, lying, murdering, plotting evil, eagerness to do wrong, a false witness, sowing discord among brothers.

17 A dry crust eaten in peace is better than steak every day along with argument and strife.

¹⁸ A coin toss^[a] ends arguments and settles disputes between powerful opponents.

¹⁹ It is harder to win back the friendship of an offended brother than to capture a fortified city.^[b] His anger shuts you out like iron bars.