Proverbs 18:19

New International Reader's Version

A broken friendship is harder to handle than a city with high walls around it. And arguing is like the locked gates of a mighty city.

Cross References

Genesis 37:11

His brothers were jealous of him. But his father kept the dreams in mind.

2 Samuel 13:22

And Absalom never said a word of any kind to Amnon. He hated Amnon because he had brought shame on his sister Tamar.

2 Samuel 13:28

Absalom ordered his men, “Listen! When Amnon has had too much wine to drink, I’ll say to you, ‘Strike Amnon down.’ When I do, kill him. Don’t be afraid. I’ve given you an order, haven’t I? Be strong and brave.”

1 Kings 12:16

All the Israelites saw that the king refused to listen to them. So they answered the king. They said, “We don’t have any share in David’s royal family. We don’t have any share in Jesse’s son. People of Israel, let’s go back to our homes. David’s royal family, take care of your own kingdom!” So the Israelites went home.

2 Chronicles 13:17

Abijah and his troops wounded and killed large numbers of them. In fact, 500,000 of Israel’s capable men lay dead or wounded.

Proverbs 16:32

It is better to be patient than to fight. It is better to control your temper than to take a city.

Proverbs 18:18

Casting lots will put a stop to arguing. It will keep the strongest enemies apart.

Proverbs 18:20

Because of what they say a person can fill their stomach. What their words produce can satisfy them.

Proverbs 6:19

He hates any witness who pours out lies and anyone who stirs up conflict in the community.

Acts 15:39

Barnabas and Paul strongly disagreed with each other. So they went their separate ways. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus.

1 Samuel 17:28

David’s oldest brother Eliab heard him speaking with the men. So Eliab became very angry with him. Eliab asked David, “Why have you come down here? Who is taking care of those few sheep in the desert for you? I know how proud you are. I know how evil your heart is. The only reason you came down here was to watch the battle.”