Proverbs 18:19

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Making up with a friend you have offended is harder than breaking through a city wall.

Cross References

Genesis 37:11

Joseph's brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept wondering about the dream.

2 Samuel 13:22

Absalom treated Amnon as though nothing had happened, but he hated Amnon for what he had done to his sister Tamar.

2 Samuel 13:28

But he told his servants, “Keep an eye on Amnon. When he gets a little drunk from the wine and is feeling good, I'll give the signal. Then kill him! I've commanded you to do it, so don't be afraid. Be strong and brave.”

2 Chronicles 13:17

five hundred thousand enemy troops.

Proverbs 16:32

Controlling your temper is better than being a hero who captures a city.

Proverbs 18:18

Drawing straws is one-way to settle a difficult case.

Proverbs 18:20

Make your words good— you will be glad you did.

Proverbs 6:19

those who tell lies in court or stir up trouble in a family.

Acts 15:39

Paul and Barnabas argued, then each of them went his own way. Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus,

1 Samuel 17:28

David's eldest brother Eliab heard him talking with the soldiers. Eliab was angry with him and said, “What are you doing here, anyway? Who's taking care of that little flock of sheep out in the desert? You spoilt brat! You came here just to watch the fighting, didn't you?”