Proverbs 18:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 18:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 18:19 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
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 18:19 (KJV)
Proverbs 18:19 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 18:19
“And the men of the city said unto him on the seventh day before the sun went down, What is sweeter than honey? and what is stronger than a lion? And he said unto them, If ye had not plowed with my heifer, ye had not found out my riddle.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 18:19: than, strong, city
“I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 18:19: brother, won, than
“And number thee an army, like the army that thou hast lost, horse for horse, and chariot for chariot: and we will fight against them in the plain, and surely we shall be stronger than they. And he hearkened unto their voice, and did so. that thou...: Heb. that was fallen”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 18:19: than, strong, like
“And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, they likewise fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city. Then Joab came to Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 18:19: brother, city, like
“His bones are as strong pieces of brass; his bones are like bars of iron.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 18:19: strong, like, bars
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