Proverbs 18:19

New American Bible - revised edition

A brother offended is more unyielding than a stronghold; such strife is more daunting than castle gates.

Cross References

Genesis 37:11

So his brothers were furious at him but his father kept the matter in mind.

2 Samuel 13:22

And Absalom said nothing, good or bad, to Amnon; but Absalom hated Amnon for having humiliated his sister Tamar. Absalom’s Plot.

2 Samuel 13:28

But Absalom had instructed his attendants: “Now watch! When Amnon is merry with wine and I say to you, ‘Kill Amnon,’ put him to death. Do not be afraid, for it is I who order you to do it. Be strong and act like warriors.” Death of Amnon.

1 Kings 12:16

When all Israel saw that the king did not listen to them, the people answered the king: “What share have we in David? We have no heritage in the son of Jesse. To your tents, Israel! Now look to your own house, David.” So Israel went off to their tents.

2 Chronicles 13:17

Abijah and his people inflicted a severe defeat upon them; five hundred thousand picked men of Israel fell slain.

Proverbs 16:32

The patient are better than warriors, and those who rule their temper, better than the conqueror of a city.

Proverbs 18:18

The lot puts an end to disputes, and decides a controversy between the mighty.

Proverbs 18:20

With the fruit of one’s mouth one’s belly is filled, with the produce of one’s lips one is sated.

Proverbs 6:19

The false witness who utters lies, and the one who sows discord among kindred.

Acts 15:39

So sharp was their disagreement that they separated. Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus.

1 Samuel 17:28

When Eliab, his oldest brother, heard him speaking with the men, he grew angry with David and said: “Why did you come down? With whom have you left those sheep in the wilderness? I know your arrogance and dishonest heart. You came down to enjoy the battle!”